Business Advice

As part of a national network of enterprise agencies, Enterprise South Devon's primary role is to assist with the establishment and development of small to medium sized businesses throughout South Devon and Exeter.

We do this by offering a range of business support services and information to both new and established companies, as well as to individuals or groups of people thinking of starting completely new business ventures in the area.

Thinking of starting a business?

Irrespecitive of the type of business you intend setting up, you will find the Awareness Workshops,sponsored by Barclays Bank, invaluable in providing a basic awareness of various points which must be considered when starting your own business. Information, guidance and advice are provided on a range of issues including finance and funding, business structure, premises, licensing, health and safety, data protection, employees and market reasearch. Alternatively please contact us for details of one to one start up advice. 

Business Planning

Too many businesses fail simply because the owners or managers have failed to maintain a business plan. The business plan is an essential tool for any business – it shows everyone that you have thought through every aspect of your business. It is not purely for new companies – it is the yardstick by which all businesses are measured and the best way for you to monitor where your business is going. For this reason it has to be an ongoing document that is reviewed and updated regularly.

The plan should show how you have arrived at your marketing and financial expectations and be realistic in all your expectations – remember, its you that will have to live up to it and who will be facing the consequences if it is totally wrong! It is far better to exceed realistic expectations than not to achieve over-ambitious ones. Your ESD business advisor will be pleased to provide help and guidance on how to develop and maintain your plan.  

Our Services:

  • Financial Business Healthcheck

  • Business Development

  • On-going Support & Guidance

Our team of professional business advisors are all experienced business people who have either owned or managed successful companies, many having been assessed to meet the professional standards of a business advisor as required by the Department of Trade & Industry.

Their advice is completely confidential, entirely impartial and always up-to-date through continuous professional development. Whether your enquiry is related to;

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Raising and Managing Finance

  • Understanding Legislation

Or ay other query please contact us for an informal chat to enable us to assess your needs.  

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