I want to start a business

If you are thinking of becoming self-employed, starting a business, or have recently become self-employed / started your business, there is local and national support available to help you turn your business idea into a reality

Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub

Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub can help you to navigate the support available to help you establish and grow your business. Working with over 200 partners the Growth Hub provide support through workshops, events and one-to-one specialist advice that focuses on your needs: business planning, regulatory advice, where to access funding, marketing, sales, product and service development, training and planning for internationalisation.

For any business support queries before then please contact the team at [email protected]

Growth Hub Website: https://cheshireandwarrington.com/growth-and-skills/growth-hub/

Other Support

Check out some of the other support available to help you start a business below.

Start Up Loans

Government-backed finance to help you start your business

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Business Support Helpline

You can contact the government’s Business Support Helpline for free advice. Telephone: 0800 998 1098 Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm

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Setting up a business

Gov.uk have a guide on setting up a business

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New Enterprise Allowance

If you are receiving certain benefits, the New Enterprise Allowance could give you money and support to help you start your own business

Kick off in Business

Kick Off in Business is a fully funded, one week course available to adults (19+) who are interested in exploring the option of self-employment or starting their own business. More programme info and full course schedule available on our website www.kickoffinbusiness.co.uk

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Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme

This programme can provide you fully funded support to help you develop your business idea. This can include: Workshops and masterclasses, One-to-one advice, Mentoring, Networking opportunities

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Alderley Park Accelerator Programme

Free business support to set up and grow life science companies