Guidance & Support
Start Up Business and Social Enterprise Advice
When to start your business is often a very difficult decision to make. Whatever your circumstances, if you want to give that idea the best chance, find out all you can, when you can, by seeking early advice.
If you are an individual in Solihull looking to make your own way in the world of business, or if you are looking to start a social enterprise, then contact the Team on 0121 704 6363 or email enterprise@solihull.gov.uk.
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GBSLEP Growth Hub - Run by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), the Growth Hub comprises a web portal, phoneline and one-to-one specialist advice. It is the new home for business advice, funding and support in the area – providing a route for businesses to local organisations offering business support or funding.
Though particularly focused on small and medium sized businesses within the GBSLEP area, the Growth Hub is designed to assist companies along the region’s supply chains and across all sectors.
What is the Enterprise for Success programme?
The Enterprise for Success programme, run by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), offers help and advice to you if you are starting a new business, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The flexible, free programme offers:
- One-to-one support from qualified advisors
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Business plan preparation and cash flow forecasts
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Specialist training courses covering marketing, finance, tax, business planning, e-commerce and PR
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Referral to support organisations and networks
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Support for businesses in their first year of trading
Who can apply for the scheme?
The support is available to those thinking of starting a business, or companies within their first year of trading (geographical restrictions may apply).
How can I apply?
To find out how we can help you, contact us on 0800 0323488, or register your interest at www.gbslepgrowthhub.co.uk
