A new central point of support has launched for Somerset businesses, with the Somerset Growth Hub now up and running to offer fully funded, impartial advice, mentoring and guidance to companies of all sizes, sectors and stages.

Whether a business is just starting out, planning its next stage of growth, or working through a specific challenge, the Hub’s team will take time to understand its needs before connecting it with the right advice, expertise and opportunities, rather than pointing businesses towards a generic, one-size-fits-all service.

As part of England’s Growth Hub network and the local delivery partner for the Government’s Business Growth Service, the Somerset Growth Hub becomes the county’s central point of contact for business support, connecting local businesses with trusted help and opportunities at local, regional and national level, without businesses having to work out for themselves who to approach.

The Hub can support businesses across a wide range of needs, including growing with confidence through mentoring, leadership development and expert guidance, developing innovative ideas, products and services, exploring new markets and opportunities for growth, recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce, improving productivity through technology and digital solutions, and accessing finance to make a business more sustainable.

For many Somerset businesses, knowing where to turn for genuinely impartial advice, rather than a sales pitch, can be one of the hardest parts of tackling a new challenge or planning ahead. A fully funded service that acts purely as a connector, rather than a provider with its own agenda, removes much of that uncertainty, and gives businesses a straightforward first step whatever stage they’re at.

Businesses interested in finding out more, or ready to take the next step, are encouraged to explore the support on offer and get in touch with the Somerset Growth Hub team directly.

Find out more and get in touch: https://somersetgrowthhub.co.uk/