Help to start a business
If you’ve got your business idea but don’t know where to take it next, we offer support that can help you learn the skills you need to succeed.
Dream it.
We can help you to refine and explore your business idea with professional, fully funded business support.
Build it.
We can support you to build a winning business plan to get you more ready than ever for your new venture.
Achieve it.
We’ll be here every step of the way, with regular one-to-ones available to help keep you on track
Grow it.
Whether it’s finance or advice you need to expand or simply growing your network, we can help.
How we can help you #StartUp
Access our fully funded start up workshops
A free online session with one of our specialist business advisers
A free online session with one of our finance & funding experts
Preferential rates for new businesses moving into Newhaven Enterprise Centre and Ongar Business Centre
Access to business resources
Support to apply for a Start Up Loan
Our Programmes offering Start Up Support
Starting a business? We've got you covered. Access a collection of free templates and resources designed to help you bring your idea to life — from marketing plans to cashflow tools and more. Everything you need to get started, all in one place.
Free Business Resources
Upcoming Events and Training for Start Up Businesses
Are you thinking about starting your own business?
Join our face-to-face start-up workshops in Hastings and gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to get your idea off the ground.
Dates: Wednesday 24th June & 1st July 9.30am - 2.30pm
Location: The Palace Workspace, 1-3 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HT
Marketing Workshops
Are you thinking about starting your own business?
Join our online start-up workshops and gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to get your idea off the ground.
Dates: Thursday 16th, 23rd, 30th July 9.30am - 12.30pm
Got a business idea?
Find out how we can help
Learn more about Let’s Do Business Group
