Supporting local business
The Councils have launched a Business Builder programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and fully established businesses, to help them grow and prosper, adding to the local economy. Entrepreneurs are able to access quality advice and support through a comprehensive online business start-up training package, while trading businesses are able to access grant funding alongside specialist mentoring support and training courses. To further aid this, support is also available through the Business Regulatory Support Hub, providing guidance and advise as well as signposting to relevant types of information and funding that may be useful to a specific business. The Councils are also looking to support local businesses through Cluster Groups, which will allow businesses to support each other by sharing and solving challenges, understanding the local supply chain and exploring new markets.