Looking to start or grow your own business?
Join the 20,000+ businesses who have benefited from free enterprise support from YTKO and take your business to the next level. North and East Bristol Enterprise Support (NEBES) focuses on helping new and existing businesses, freelancers, sole traders, charities and social enterprises develop and grow.
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Funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority, North and East Bristol Enterprise Support (NEBES) offers completely free support to pre-start, new and existing businesses.
Whether you’re looking to turn a hobby into a full time business or want to grow your existing enterprise, we can offer help with building your knowledge, confidence and business network.
NEBES is delivered by YTKO, a Bristol-based consultancy who have helped over 20,000 new and existing businesses, freelancers, charities and social enterprises to succeed through our two award-winning enterprise programmes, Outset and Getset for Growth.
What will the programme offer?
Training & Workshops
Online workshops are available on topics such as social media, business resilience, trading online, financial management, sustainability and more.
E-learning
Membership of our e-learning platforms Outset Online and GrowSmart.
Events
Through the programme you can access a range of networking events and collaborative events in the local community, to build your support network and develop new business contacts.
Advice & Support
The programme will offer access to expert advisors on a range of business topics including finance, marketing, business planning and much more.
Webinars
As part of the programme, we will offer free webinars for you to watch at a time convenient to you. Visit the events page for more information.
Ready to access free business support?
Complete the enrolment form below to immediately access free business support and receive updates from us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m eligible for the programme?
Whilst we are funded specifically to support those in North and East Bristol, the programme is open to anyone who is living or trading North of the River in Bristol. This includes if you have an idea for a business, have recently started or are an existing small to medium enterprise.
If you are not in these areas, please do get in touch anyway and we’ll try to put you in touch with a programme of ours, or alternative organisation who can help.
The support for this programme will be specifically targeted towards the areas listed below. However, we will still be able to provide you and your business with fully funded support if you are not eligible for the South Bristol Enterprise Support programme due to your location within Bristol.
We are working with pre-starts and SMEs (businesses up to 250 employees and/or €50 million turnover).
Why do you need my postcode?
North & East Bristol Enterprise Support is funded to support businesses specifically in North and East Bristol (see list of areas below). But don’t worry, if you enrol and your postcode is not available under our support catchment area, we can refer you to your relevant local support group.
Are there any costs to enrolling?
No, North & East Bristol Enterprise Support is completely free, fully funded by Bristol City Council and West of England Combined Authority.
Where can I access your workshops?
You can access our workshops via our website Outset and GetSet for Growth specific pages. They are linked below:
If you’re eligible, you can book yourself onto as many of these as you would like. They’re updated frequently, so keep checking in if there’s a workshop that you’re looking for that currently isn’t being advertised by accessing the above pages or getting in touch with the team at: nebes@ytko.com
What is the difference between Outset and GetSet For Growth?
Outset is designed to help pre-start and early-stage businesses strengthen their skills, knowledge and confidence, and help to lay the right foundations for a thriving, sustainable business.
GetSet for Growth is for established businesses. This plaform brings high quality, professional resources to your business, provides invaluable commercial insights and knowledge, practical support and a wealth of first-hand experience to help grow your bottom line.
How do I access resources outside of regular business hours?
We’re here for you when you need us. Our e-learning platforms are full of resources put together by our expert Business Advisors, meaning you can learn in your own time and at your own pace.
We also offer a series of webinars and workshop recordings that you can download and watch whenever is convenient for you. Our Business Advisors are also accessible on email so a response can be waiting for you when you’re ready to work on your business.
Do you host any in-person events/workshops?
Yes! Whilst it’s becoming safer to do so, we will continue to introduce a variety of live business support events around North and East Bristol! You can view all our in-person and online events here:
Outset Events
Group Introductory Session
ONLINE EVENT - North and East Bristol Enterprise Support - Book your group introductory session!
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Online
Fully booked
Introduction to Enterprise - Session 3
This is the third and final of three parts of the Introduction to Enterprise workshops on the Outset programme.
Thursday, 27 January 2022
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Online
Fully booked
Group Introductory Session
ONLINE EVENT - North and East Bristol Enterprise Support - Book your group introductory session!
Thursday, 27 January 2022
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Online
Group Introductory Session
ONLINE EVENT - North and East Bristol Enterprise Support - Book your group introductory session!
Friday, 28 January 2022
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Online
Business Planning- How to put a business plan together
ONLINE EVENT - Do you want some guidance on how to put together a great business plan?
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
Online
Enterprise Support: Lockleaze
Are you looking to start or grow your own business? Thinking about self-employment and becoming a sole trader or freelancer?
Thursday, 3 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
The Vench - Adventure Playground & Community Centre,
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TB
Enterprise Support: Lockleaze
Are you looking to start or grow your own business? Thinking about self-employment and becoming a sole trader or freelancer?
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Vench - Adventure Playground & Community Centre,
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TB
Using Facebook for Business
Want to learn how to use Facebook for your business to get results?
Thursday, 10 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
Online
Marketing for Start-ups
Want to learn all about marketing and how to put together an effective marketing strategy?
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
Online
Improve Productivity: Time Management and Prioritisation Skills
Learn a better approach to time management and prioritisation to improve productivity and gain better results.
Thursday, 17 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
Online
GetSet for Growth Events
Customer Acquisition and Retention
ONLINE EVENT - Do you want to find out the best way to convince people to buy your product or service?
Thursday, 17 February 2022
10:00 am – 12 noon
Online
Get Social | Women's Bristol Network | International Women's Day
Join YTKO West of England in Celebrating International Women's Day!
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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