Support available for you
There is a wide range of support, financial and otherwise, available for people who are trying to start up in business.
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Business Information Factsheets
Enterprise Edge holds factsheets on virtually every aspect of small business administration. Please contact the Help Centre for information on any topic that is of particular interest
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Business Link
The Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon and Somerset website, with news of local initiatives as well as the full range of Business Link services available nationally, including finance, training, international trade and marketing.
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Cornwall County Council
Key topics such as the economy, employment, business information sources and the 'Made in Cornwall' database
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Cornwall Enterprise
Information on how Cornwall Enterprise is helping the economic development of Cornwall through training, business development, Objective One and other factors
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FactFinder
A guide to the range of business advice, support and finance services available to (small) businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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Funding for invention
The DTIs technological support service which provides grants to help individuals and SMEs review their use of technology and develop technologically innovative products and processes.
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Local Enterprise Agencies
The Enterprise Agencies operate like a Citizen's Advice Bureau for businesses: offering free help and impartial advice at every stage from initial planning onwards, including changes in legislation and grants
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Shell LiveWire
Aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information and advice for 16-30 year-olds to start and develop their own businesses. Also hosts a national competition for new business start-ups.
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Small Business Advice Service
National Federation of Enterprise Agencies site offering free advice and guidance to anyone planning and starting up a new business or running an established small business with fewer than 10 employees
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The Prince's Trust
Help for 18-30 year olds to start their own business with low interest loans, test marketing grants and specialist advice and support.
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Truro College Business Centre
Advice and support to SMEs, particularly in the 1-15 employee range, on specific projects that contribute to the future development of the business.
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