South Norfolk Foundation support
Foundation support from Business Builder for people with a great business idea
Looking to start a business, but no idea where to start? This scheme aims to give potential entrepreneurs the support to prepare, plan and start their own business.Looking to start a business, but no idea where to start? This scheme aims to give potential entrepreneurs the support to prepare, plan and start their own business.
It is open to applications only before a business starts trading.
One of our experienced Economic Development Officers will contact you to discuss your business idea and offer advice. If the Economic Development Officer decides you have a well thought-out business idea, or you need access to more resources to better develop a promising business idea, we can offer access to a free online comprehensive and professional start-up training and resource package.
Grants are not available at this stage, however the programme will provide the essential training and skills, which will allow you to make an application to the Build-up Grant scheme if your business starts trading.
You can apply for support under this scheme if you are:
- a South Norfolk resident and will be trading in the South Norfolk Council area and meet the business eligibility criteria below.
- a South Norfolk non-resident looking to lease business premises within the South Norfolk Council area and meet the business eligibility criteria below.
Eligibility
- the proposed business must be based in the South Norfolk Council area and will trade for a minimum of 16 hours per week
- you will need proof of South Norfolk Council residency. If you are not the council tax account holder, photographic ID such as passport or driving licence will be required.