Local and national support
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.Boost Flying Start Programme
If you’re a Lancashire entrepreneur looking to startup or a new business or if you are at the early stages of growing a new business, Boost Flying Start may be able to help.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
WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way

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WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
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WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
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PODCAST: Shaun Fooy on business banking and start-up loans
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Inspiration
Innovative programme to boost County Durham start-ups

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Founders set to benefit from new £50m dedicated pre-seed fund
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Retail rewards app closes out pre-seed funding round at £860,000
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Agri-tech firm revolutionise farming safety with support from Business Gateway
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Events and webinars
WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way

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WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
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WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
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