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Build a successful startup business

Whether you are thinking of taking the brave step into owning your own business, or you’ve recently established your startup, we want to support you with the tools and techniques you need to thrive.

We deliver award-winning workshops and courses based on blended learning and support. They are unique in that it builds your skills as well as your business idea. We’ll take you through the start-up journey and give you all the tools, knowledge and confidence you need to make it a success and connect you to a great community of new business owners.

Our programme will provide you with:

  • Start-up support
  • Access to funding
  • Training workshops
  • eLearning
  • Mentoring
  • 1:1 advice
  • Post-start support

How to get started?

Complete an online diagnostic and tell us more about your business plans. We’ll follow up with a recommendation for next steps and get you enrolled!

If you’re based in the Fenland, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough local authority areas, you may be interested in finding out more about our Community Renewal Fund (CRF) programme.

If you any question in the meantime, email us at enquiries@growthworks.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and available package of support.

Upcoming workshops

All participants of the service will be able to access our full range of programmes available at the Growth Hub.

There are no upcoming events at this time.
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