Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
FSB - Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses is a a not-for-profit organisation which exists to serve the UK small community.Amazon Small Business Accelerator
The upgraded Accelerator is now available on Amazon and offers a suite of free-to-use resources for all startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Find a Buyer Profile
A online platform allowing you to showcase your business to international buyers.HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - The Growth Support Service
A support service to help businesses experiencing certain types of growth understand to understand tax changes.Actionable information, tools and resources
Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant

Confused about the new UK Subsidy Control rules and what they mean for your business? Get some practical hand on help from Simon who as UMi’s lead on business investment and growth programmes, has been keeping a keen eye on the new regime as it develops. With over 20 years’ experience of managing business finance and support programmes on behalf of a range of public, private and third sector partners, Simon is an expert in designing and implementing publicly funded economic development and business support programmes with an excellent track record in bidding successfully for UK and EU funding. Simon has an exceptional eye for detail which is balanced with a creative flair. He is also an advocate of employee ownership and currently chairs the Board of UMi’s employee ownership trustee company – so he’s a walking encyclopaedia of business knowledge and good governance. To find out how Simon can help you, sign up for a free UMi Sat Nav account today, then schedule an initial free 30-minute consultation call, back on this page.Following your free consultation, you can continue to receive support from Simon at £85 per hour, £280 per half day* or £540 per day** Consultancy time equates to 3.5 hours for a half day, and 7 hours for a full day. All prices shown exclude VAT.
David Broom - Sales & Management Consultant

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Inspiration
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Events and webinars
How to raise debt finance to help your business go further

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