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Swansea Council Pre-Start Grant
This grant is available to pre-start businesses only and can fund costs including but not limited to equipment, training, accreditation and marketing.Talking Business – Business Start-Up Support Programme
Supporting pre-start, start ups and early stage micros to build a viable, sustainable business.Caerphilly Business Start-up Grant
This is a flexible grant scheme designed to help residents of Caerphilly County Borough set up a full-time business for the first time.Start Up Programme - Staffordshire
This programme helps businesses start and grow, focusing on brand development, business model design and developing your business brand.Tools and resources
An introduction to start-up accelerator programmes
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Business accelerator programmes can be very beneficial to early-stage and start-up businesses looking to develop their ideas quickly. Here, we look at what exactly business accelerators are, what they offer, and the types of businesses they are aimed at.
WATCH: The Smarta way to start a business
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How to go freelance after redundancy
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Getting started with budgets, cash flow and pricing
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Inspiration
Founders set to benefit from new £50m dedicated pre-seed fund
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Why you should start your business in a coworking space
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Challenging the confidence myth when starting a business
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Innovative programme to boost County Durham start-ups
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Events and webinars
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
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WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits
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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
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WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
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