Developing and growing a business

Introduction

Whether its operating more efficiently, trading overseas, increasing sales in the domestic market, acquiring new customers or increasing repeat business from your existing client base there are numerous ways to grow in business.

Further Information

Often business growth will require a step change in the way you operate or some external or other type of investment in the company and a new approach to the way your business works.

Growing businesses is essential to protecting the life blood of the economy of the Heart of the South West area and creating high value jobs for future generations. Business support services and events aimed at high growth or growth potential businesses are listed on this page along with events.

The Growth Hub team are on hand to talk to you about your business goals and help you to find the best support available to move your plans forward. ‘Get in Touch’ with the Growth Hub team today.

Useful links

Trade Associations – Joining a trade association can provide several benefits to businesses such as directory listings, networking opportunities, training, legal advice and discounted membership for industry-related services.  There will be a membership cost for joining which new and established businesses will need to carefully consider. List of trade associations can be found here – http://www.taforum.org/Members

The Entrepreneurial Spark – a free people accelerator open to businesses at any stage of development, from initial concept right through to turning over millions of pounds. The programmes are tailor-made to suit your business whatever stage you’re at. The nearest Hub: Bristol          – https://www.entrepreneurial-spark.com

Premises Advice – visit the Start Up Donut website for advice on finding business premises – http://www.startupdonut.co.uk/startup/business-premises