Local and national support
Start Up Programme - Staffordshire
This programme helps businesses start and grow, focusing on brand development, business model design and developing your business brand.Start Up Essentials - Telford
Workshops covering key business areas for newly trading business owners.Berkshire Start-Up Programme
A programme of workshops and coaching for start-up businesses in BerkshireStart Up West Yorkshire
Support for young businesses across West YorkshireTools 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.
How to avoid common mistakes when setting up a business
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Setting up a business bank account
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WATCH: The Smarta way to start a business
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Inspiration
Networking as a start up

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Exposure is vital to getting the name of your business into the public domain - and one of the best ways to increase your visibility is by networking, as Lobster co-founder Olga Egorsheva explains.
Start-up Stories: Acomm
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Start-Up Stories: Virtuo
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Start-up stories: Sofa for Life
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Events and webinars
WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits

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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
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WATCH: Setting up a side hustle
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WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
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