Start-up training and advice
Business Link can provide information and advice for anyone who is thinking of starting up in business. Free Start Up Awareness sessions and Start Up Training Courses are available covering:
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Planning & regulations
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Sales & marketing
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Finance & accounts
For further information contact Business Link on 0845 600 9 006 or view their website for pages on Starting Up which include guidance on writing a business plan.
Grants
If you are looking for grants or funding for your business, you can search online using our Bournemouth4Business website which provides information on national and international grants as well as up to date information on local news for small businesses.
If you are between 18 and 30 years old, you may be entitled to a grant or loan from the Prince’s Trust. For further information please contact the Dorset office on 01202 888845 or see the Prince's Trust website.
Dormen - Dorset Business Mentoring
The Dorset Mentoring programme has been established to provide one-to-one mentoring support for new businesses throughout Dorset. Dormen business mentors are experienced in setting up and running their own businesses and can help small developing businesses find solutions to the problems and difficulties they face. See their website for more information or contact programme manager Vivian Dunn on 01202 607530.
Business information sheets
We produce a free Business Information Pack full of useful information about the local area and economy as well as contact details for other local support organisations. Please contact the Economic Development Unit to request a pack or download the sheets from our Business Information Sheet web page.
