Partner Organisation Information

Starting a business can be tough, requiring careful planning, research and preparation.  Likewise, wanting to grow your business can also require a helping hand along the way. With a number of support resources available locally and nationally, the journey towards business start-up and growth can become a rewarding one. So whether you are looking to become your own boss, turn a hobby into a career, simply to try something new or looking to move and grow your business, help is available.

For more information contact a member of the team by email: businessdevelopment@breckland.gov.uk 

Federation of Small Business (FSB)

From start to scale up, the FSB are here to help you on your business journey.  They have a number of different ways in which they can assist a business such as business law basics, finance fundamentals and even how to secure your first sale.  

Federation of Small Business (opens new window)

Springboard

A project funded by Norfolk Community College and run by ACE to help those aged 25+, living in Norfolk and unemployed for three months or more who want to start their own business, become independent and bring an idea to reality.   Funding for this scheme runs until June 2023.

For further information contact them via email on info@ace-project.org.uk using Springboard in the subject line and somebody will contact you to tell you more.

Alternatively, call 01603 720308.

HMRC Business start-up links 

• Are you running a small business? (opens new window)
• Becoming an Employer - For those thinking of taking on Employees (opens new window)
• HMRC Webinars - Webinars (Online Presentations) These can either be pre-recorded or "live" format (opens new window)

Starting a Business from Home

Backed by the UK Government, the Business Support Helpline provides free, impartial business support and signposting services to businesses in England. Looking at setting up a business at home? Some useful information can be found on theGOV.UK website (opens new window).

New Anglia Growth Hub

The Growth Hub offers support and guidance to businesses throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

• Bringing together a range of local and national business support sources.
• The growth hub is free.
• Wide range of subjects including finance, start a business and exports.

Contact their helpline on 0300 333 6536 or email growthhub@newanglia.co.uk
For further information visitNew Anglia Growth Hub (opens new window).

Menta Growing Business

Menta is an Enterprise Agency focused on supporting people at all stages of business start-up and growth. Menta provides business advice, business skills training; bespoke business courses and networking opportunities. All their Advisors and Trainers have run their own businesses, so can speak from reality.Visit the Menta website (opens new window).

Contact them on 0800 085 5090 or email info@menta.org.uk
 

NWES Encouraging Enterprise

Enterprise agency NWES specialises in helping people turn their business idea into a reality by offering impartial, professional advice, access to personal skills and business training courses. 

• How to start a business (opens new window)
• How to grow your business (opens new window)
• visit NWES online. (opens new window)

Contact them on 08456 099 991 or email info@nwes.org.uk

Princes Trust

• Aged 18 to 30?
• Unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours per week?
• Have a business idea?

Have a look at the Enterprise Programme atPrinces Trust online (opens new window).

Informi - Talking Small Business

Informi (opens new window) has easily digestible articles and a step-by-step guide to help you through the minefield of starting a new business. Available advice includes financial process guides and the legal considerations needed to successfully begin your new business.