Bath & North East Somerset has a host of information and guidance to help you start a business and make a success of being self-employed.

Explore our network of supporting partners, essential allies for businesses and artists alike. From funding bodies to local organisations, these partners provide crucial resources and expertise to help you thrive.

Explore a range of tailored initiatives designed to fuel entrepreneurship and drive business expansion across sectors, from eco-friendly grants to specialized support for migrants and tech startups.

There are a host of services available to Bath and North East Somerset businesses wishing to reduce their carbon emissions, adapt to future challenges and reduce their costs.

With two prestigious universities in our area, local business will benefit from access to research expertise, specialist facilities and unrivalled talent across many sectors.

If you run a business in Bath and North East Somerset, there are alternative sources of finance available to you, outside of the traditional finance system.

The West of England Growth Hub is a free service full of tools and resources to help SMEs drive sustainable growth and profit. They offer 1:1 business advice and can help you assess your needs and find the best solutions to suit your business.