Help To Grow (Exeter)
Help to Grow, a 12-week leadership and management course, is coming back to Exeter. The sessions are delivered through a mix of in-person at. . .
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Get your business ready for employment rights changes
The Employment Rights Bill, which be came law in December 2025, is now the Employment Rights Act 2025. Changes to employment rights will be. . .
StartSmart (East Devon)
StartSmart is a new business support programme for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses across East Devon. StartSmart provides a flexible menu of support. Participants can. . .
Plymouth cafe growing thanks to South West Investment Fund loan
A Plymouth cafe specialising in sumptuous chocolate-dipped strawberries is celebrating a year in revamped harbourside premises thanks to a £65,000 loan from the British. . .
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 opening soon
The application window for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) will open on 17 March. Guidance for FETF. . .
Launch of Defence Office for Small Business Growth (DOSBG)
A new team dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts has been established. Known as the Defence Office for Small. . .
Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals
Business owners are being urged to “lock the door” on criminals as the UK government launches a new campaign to provide practical ways for. . .
Advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation: feasibility studies
Up to £100k per project for feasibility studies to make supply chains more resource efficient and resilient through addressing cross cutting challenges. The aim. . .
Grant funding available through Young Devon
Young people in Devon can apply for grants to help them to set up or grow their own business. The grants come from SWEF. . .