Please see below for useful links for Business support in Bath, Bristol and the west of England.
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The West of England Growth Hub
The West of England Growth Hub supports businesses throughout Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire to innovate, grow and thrive. They achieve this by connecting businesses to support streams and encouraging collaboration. The Growth Hub provides free information on a wide variety of topics to support our users to innovate and grow. They’re funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This means access to their service is always free.
The Growth Hub provides information on a wide variety of topics to support their users to innovate and grow. They offer support on topics such as:
- Preparing to access investment and funding
- Strengthening local networks
- Leadership management
- Adoption of technology
- Productivity benchmarking
- Reviewing property and assets
- Branding and marketing support
- Addressing skills gaps and accessing talent
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Exporting
- Statutory regulations
Bespoke Support
The Growth Hub team offer free telephone and face-to-face support tailored to the needs and goals of your business. They listen to your vision for the future and your views on the challenges you face. Based on their conversations they will provide information and refer you to appropriate support providers who have the expertise to help you grow, improve productivity and future-proof your business.
+44 (0)117 456 6955
https://www.wearegrowth.co.uk/
wearegrowth@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Be one of the 150 local businesses in North Somerset to claim your free business support package. We have solutions for raising sales revenue, attracting new customers and driving your business further and faster.
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Business West
Business West is a not-for-profit company with 200 staff and a turn over of £10 million, they aim to make this area the best place to live and work. 24,000 businesses trust them to help them start and grow as well as lobby Government on their behalf. They offer a range of services and programmes to help businesses successfully start, grow, export and innovate.
+44 (0)1275 373 373
https://www.businesswest.co.uk/
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Invest Bristol & Bath
Invest Bristol & Bath is the inward investment arm of the West of England Combined Authority, and seeks to attract new investment, development and employment for the region. They have a dedicated team of specialists who can help with any query, from introductions to potential partners and industry contacts to property search and business support. If you’d like to find out more about how your business can benefit from our region’s unique strengths, please get in touch today for an introductory conversation.
+44 (0) 117 428 6211
https://www.bristolandbath.co.uk/
invest@bristolandbath.co.uk
Invest in Bath
Invest in Bath provide free support to help your company start, expand and relocate in Bath & North East Somerset. From bespoke training packages to identifying funding opportunities, their team will be able to assist you regardless of your business stage, size and sector. Get in touch if you’re thinking about moving your business or expanding here too, as they perform tailored property searches and can link you to industry experts to aid your decision process. Invest in Bath is part of Bath & North East Somerset Council, so they can act as your main point of contact should you need to access any other council services.
+44 (0)1225 394285
investinbath@bathnes.gov.uk
investinbath.co.uk
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a national, not for profit membership organisation which provides a wide range of benefits to its members. It also has a number of useful free resources on its website that are designed to help any small business owner, or someone self-employed.
These include:
They also offer a range of support in your area through their local teams and regularly post about new grants and support schemes on the South West Regional News pages of their website.
In an effort to signpost information for our members and other businesses working in the tourism and hospitality industry, on this page you'll find helpful links to the most up to date information from the UK Government and key partners.
Looking for information about Visit West membership? You can find out more about membership, apply to become a member, and make the most of your membership in this section.
Find out more about the value and volume of the regional visitor economy in the West of England.
