Starting on the right path

Browse our templates and toolkits to help get your started on your journey

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Starting your business on the right path

This is an incredible moment – you’re ready to start your business! You’re probably feeling excited, nervous, worried and… tired!

It’s a daunting prospect. One moment you’re making sure you’re adhering to any regulations, the next trying to work out your marketing strategy.

So you can stay on the right track, we’ve curated a list of quick-start toolkits to use as a reference to make sure you’ve got everything in order ahead of your launch.

This is an incredible moment! Good luck!

Quick start toolkits

Pre-launch checklist

Download your copy of our pre-launch start-up template, listing the key things you need to do before you launch

Business Plan template

Download the free business plan template, created by Enterprise Nation

Enterprise Nation: Start Right

Start right uses a hybrid AI engine that combines structured scoring models with contextual intelligence to examine your business idea or assess whether you‘re ready for funding.

Resources for Startups

The Growth Hub Resource Library is full of valuable guides, webinars and tools to help you. Take a look at the resources most relevant for pre-start and start-up businesses

Starting a business

Ready to start? The Business Growth Service, provided by the UK Government, provides support with setting up your business.

Comparing business structures

Not sure what the best structure is for your business? The Business Growth Service can help

Start-up support partners

We work collaboratively with support partners across the South Midlands. Take a look at who can help your business.

Contact a Business Adviser today

Our support and guidance is free to all businesses in the South Midlands. We’re completely impartial, and we’ll help you find the right solutions for your business.