Get involved

Taking part is as easy as one, two, three…

STEP ONE

You’re just a few minutes away from being part of the Start and Grow community.

We need to take a few details from you, and check a few things to make sure that you’re eligible. Don’t worry, 95% of applicants make it through to the programme. Complete the application form here.

Please note only Gloucestershire residents can apply for this support.

Once we approve you, you’ll be free to create an account and get stuck in!

STEP TWO

Tell us about your business

With your account, you’ll be able to log into the members' area and see your personal Action Plan. Here, you can see all of the activities and events available to you, and you can book your free place on one of our courses.

If you’ve already started your business, we’ll complete an introductory diagnostic together. We can then make sure that you get the right training, at the right time.

STEP THREE

Here goes nothing

Now you’re ready to take advantage of everything that Start and Grow Enterprise has to offer.

You can book and attend your free courses, join the growing community of freelancers, entrepreneurs and new business owners, and see the immediate impact it will have on your journey.

Also, make sure you're following us on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. You’ll get the latest news, hints and tips before anybody else.

STEP FOUR

Access to funding

And finally, you can apply for up to £1,000 to help your business fly…

As well as all of the free training and support, here’s another incentive to take advantage of. Once you’ve been to one of our courses, you can apply for an Enterprise Voucher.

It’s free money, so expect some stiff competition from other businesses. Those applications which really shine will be given a reimbursed grant of £1,000 (that means you won’t need to pay anything back!)

You can use this voucher in any way which legitimately helps your business grow; from social media training or website development, to financial advice, to manufacturing equipment, and much much more.