New free business support programme

A new, free, business support programme has been launched which will help businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their  ambitions.

Specialised support offered through Prosper is designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs in East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon to improve productivity, reach net zero goals, move into new markets, develop new products and more.

The programme, funded by East Devon, Mid Devon and Exeter City councils through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will provide a mixture of online support and in-person one-to-one sessions or workshops offering:

• Support with running a business,
• Help to improve energy efficiency and become more environmentally sustainable,
• Support to start a new business
• Support for businesses looking to take on additional staff

Councillor Rufus Gilbert, Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery and Skills, said: “Prosper is a perfect opportunity for businesses in the areas of East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon to access extremely useful support from BIP and Cosmic. Whether you’re starting out on a new venture or you’re already well established but looking to grow, the sessions and workshops could provide you with the advice you need to ensure you achieve your business ambitions.”

To access the programme, businesses need to complete the enquiry form on the Growth Hub website.

This project has received £569,422 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.