Business Support for Budding Entrepreneurs and New Businesses

Starting or running a new business can be daunting but we can help you every step of the way!

We’ve helped thousands of people just like you across the UK to make their dreams come true, by giving them the confidence, knowledge and skills to create thriving and successful businesses.

If you have a business idea in mind, we will guide you through all the critical steps needed for success.

We will strengthen your business skills, knowledge and confidence and help you lay the right foundations for a thriving, sustainable business.

Our comprehensive support includes knowing your customer, marketing, demand generation and sales, building competitive advantage, and ensuring you have enough working capital to help your new business fly.

You will also be working in a group of your peers and benefiting from the invaluable support, and connections, in a like-minded community.

We won’t baffle you with jargon but will share our wealth of knowledge and expertise in a friendly and supportive way, helping to develop you and your business.

How BrisBES can help you

Introduction to Enterprise

This course covers the fundamentals of setting up your business by helping you understand how to test the market, think about who your customers are, and how to sell.

By the end of these sessions, you will have completed all the basic learning to help you create a business plan for your new start-up.

1:1 Coaching

Expert Business Advisors with experience of running businesses – they have been exactly where you are now! Offering advice and guidance on a range of topics, these individual sessions are tailored to your specific needs.

Training Workshops

Covering topics from branding and digital marketing to E-commerce and finance, our workshop programme is designed to give you the knowledge you need.

Net Zero Action Plans

Bristol has big plans to be more sustainable as a city and that includes the businesses and enterprises within the city. We can help you to assess your business in terms of Net Zero and develop an action plan with clear and achievable steps for you to progress.

Outset Online

A flexible way to build your knowledge and business know how, this online e-learning platform is simple to use with a bank of easy-to-understand resources developed by expert Business Advisors. Learn at your own pace and at a time to suit you!

I’m interested – what do I need to do now?

Get your new business off to a great start by completing the registration form, or if you would prefer to talk to us, get in touch:

Get in touch

Also find out about our GROW YOUR OWN project: Free support for Bristol-based food and hospitality start-ups or established businesses. Whether you are looking for access to tailored training, including Net Zero workshops, grants, networking events, or a space at St. Nicks Food Market, click here to find out more.