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.

ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT

Growth Coaching

The fastest-growing firms on our GROW programme will be hand-picked for a package of free coaching, to help them keep the pace up and take their business even higher.

If selected, you will be matched to a coach whose experience and expertise matches the specific challenges your business is facing, for an invaluable series of one-to-one support sessions. This is another 3 hours of expertise, on top of everything else.

Take a look at what one of our successful clients, Nicala, thinks of this opportunity...

"My coach helped me adjust my business plan and work out my short and long term plans. I also picked up techniques for dealing with difficult clients and how to continuously improve with feedback.

A big takeaway was understanding who my 'introducers' are, as well as my ideal clients. I now target my marketing not just at the end client, but those who will help me meet them.

This opportunity has given me clarity on my business plan and I feel I can now move forward even in these difficult times. I would recommend anyone who is given the opportunity for coaching to take it up, especially if you feel you are stuck in a rut."

GRANT FUNDING

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.