Getting your business off the ground
Our Enterprise Lead will discuss the type of business you’re looking to set up and identify and refer you to the most suitable avenue of support.
That support can range from:
- Developing a business plan
- Financial management/planning
- Marketing and promotion including social media
- Tax/Insurance/Other legal requirements
- Identifying & applying for appropriate finance
- Finding the correct location for your business
As part of this support, we also run regular Enterprise Sessions at various venues across Redcar and Cleveland. These friendly sessions are here to help you take your next steps with confidence. Whether you’ve got the spark of an idea, a business plan in progress, or you’ve already started trading, these sessions are a great fit. You’ll get practical advice and supportive guidance to help you build a sustainable business in Redcar and Cleveland.
For information on the latest dates and to register, please click here.
To ensure you receive the best possible support we also refer to a range of partners providing specialist support and guidance.
Our partners include:

Enterprise Made Simple
An organisation to help potential entrepreneurs become enterprise ready and self-employed. Their offer includes specialist support, such as:
- In-depth support and training sessions
- Interactive workshops
- One to one coaching to overcome initial barriers
Further information is available at: https://enterprisemadesimple.co.uk/

King’s Trust
Work with 18 to 30-year-olds to turn big ideas into a business reality through their Enterprise Programme. King’s Trust can help kick start a new business by providing:
- Finance advice and marketing tools
- Online and interactive training resources
- Mentoring support
Further information is available at: https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/
To find out more information on developing a business plan, please contact the Business Redcar | Cleveland team by completing the enquiry form linked below and we will try our best to assist you.