START-UP
OPEN FOR BUSINESS You’ve got a great business idea but how do you develop it? And who can help with the financial plan or the marketing strategy? Here are the local organisations teeming with advice and networking opportunities to help you on your way
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etting professional guidance is crucial when starting up your own business. Most people, quite naturally, don’t have the full house when it comes to the skills needed to give your business a sporting chance of success. Luckily, there are loads of organisations in and around Exeter whose very purpose is to help people get that dream idea off the ground.
HEART OF THE SOUTH WEST GROWTH HUB
The aim of the Hub is to help businesses at any stage of operation, of any size and from any sector. They provide free information, advice and guidance, and organise events relating to any topic. Their service works in partnership with existing local and national business support services and they have a special division specifically for startups in the area. www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk
ENHANCE
If your start-up idea is all about giving back to the community, then the Enhance Social Enterprise programme is a good first point of contact. The enterprise network brings together new and existing members from across Devon and Somerset to form an umbrella network that will provide events, training and networking opportunities across the region. Members will receive opportunities for additional support programmes and peer-learning.
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