Business Start-Up
A winning package
Our Business Start-Up Support Scheme (BSUS) is a free county-wide programme designed to encourage enterprise and help new businesses get off the ground, supporting them in their pre-start phase and challenging early years of trading.
It is open to anyone thinking of starting a business and small to medium-sized businesses less than 3 years old. The package of free support includes a three-day course covering the basics of starting a business, plus a range of one and half-day workshops run throughout the county.
Through 1-2-1 sessions with our experienced team of business advisers, fledgling businesses can:
- Review and develop their business idea
- Produce or update their business plan
- Receive practical advice on a range of business-related topics
- Access sources of finance and wider support
All BSUS start-ups enjoy a year’s free Chamber membership, linking them directly with Cumbria’s business community.
For more information visit Cumbria Growth Hub or contact us at 0845 226 0040
The BSUS scheme has helped 1,200 individuals looking to start a business. More than 540 have started so far, with more to follow. It has also assisted 340 young businesses and generated £80million GVA for Cumbria.
