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Access tailored support to meet your business growth challenges through our network of local, regional and national partners, including public and private organisations, universities, and sector-specific programmes. This page includes a small selection of the help available. Get in touch to find the right support for you. For Covid19 business support click the toolkit below.

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Coronavirus Support

In response to the Coronavirus crisis, we have developed a range of resources and guidance to ensure businesses can access support available. We are reviewing the latest information and updating these pages regularly.

EU Transition Support

Time is running out. There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021. There are actions your business must take now to prepare for the end of the transition period that are not dependent on the outcome of the negotiations.

Peer Networks

Our peer-to-peer networking programme is for SME business leaders who want to grow and develop.

Business Support Providers

If you are looking to grow or expand your business there is plenty of help available from local, regional and national providers.

Building Business Resilience Programme

This Programme has been designed to help businesses withstand potential economic shocks during difficult or uncertain times, and points them in the direction of support in the form of grant funding, one-to-one guidance, events and workshops.

Local Authorities

Many local authorities have economic development teams who have specialist knowledge and experience of supporting SMEs, particularly those looking to grow.

Skills & Employment

There’s a wide range of support and advice available if you are looking to provide training for your employees or recruiting new people. This includes information on apprenticeships, hiring graduates, and other employment services if you are a new...

Business Champions

We have nine leading business mentors offering free support and expertise. Simply talk to a business adviser who can kick-start your relationship with them.

Blogs

We have contact with many entrepreneurs, experts and business leaders who have information they want to share with others to help them grow their businesses. We’ll be adding to this page regularly covering themes such as growth, strategy, marketing,...

National Business Support

The National Business Support website can help you find the right business support to grow.

Starting a business

Want to be your own boss, have a great idea or a passion for something you want to share?

International Trade

Diversifying into new markets abroad could help you increase sales. There’s plenty of help if you are new to international trade or an experienced importer/exporter.

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Business Continuity

Does your business have the necessary plans in place should there be an emergency or disaster?

Business Regulation

Ensure you are meeting all the regulatory requirements to protect yourself, your business and your customers.

Innovation

Businesses that adapt and continuously improve will ultimately be the ones that succeed and grow. In Leicester and Leicestershire, there is a wealth of support you can access including information, advice, and funding enabling you to put innovation at...

Public Sector Procurement

For businesses that are keen to understand how to sell to both government and local authorities, there is a range of support measures available at both local and national levels.

Property And Investing

There are a number of commercial and business sites across Leicester and Leicestershire, as well as many development opportunities; please see below for further information.