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Starting your business

Click on the boxes below to explore the guidance relating to essential aspects of starting a business.

If you need further help with any of these areas, please contact us at economicdevelopment@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Business support organisation Menta provide an entirely FREE start-up programme!
More information can be found on their start up training programme page.

 

Advice and Training

Advice and training

Have you received advice about starting your business, or accessed free training? 

Contact a local business support agency to get expert advice and join a free start-up programme to ensure you have the right skills.

Business Support, Training & Space Across Norfolk and Suffolk - MENTA

Nwes | Workspace, Funding and Free Business Support

Expert support for small businesses in the UK | Enterprise Nation

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Premises

Premises

Do you have suitable premises for your business?

If you are looking for business premises, you can explore different types of properties across East Suffolk using our interactive map.

Land and Premises - East Suffolk Means Business

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Licensing

Licensing

Have you checked whether you need a licence?

You will need one to work with food, alcohol, animals, body piercings, and scrap metal, amongst other things.

Find out more about the types of licences required and how to apply for one on the East Suffolk Council website.

 

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Business Rates

Business Rates

Have you checked whether you will be paying business rates?

Most businesses pay business rates, find out more about paying business rates.

East Suffolk Council Online Services (angliarevenues.gov.uk)

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Business Plan

Business Plan

Have you written a business plan?

Business plans make a business more likely to succeed. Find out more about how to write a business plan.

How to Write a Business Plan and Start a Business | East Anglia, UK (nwes.org.uk)

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Finance

Finance

Have you got finance in place?

If you are in need of some capital to start your business, you may need to take out a start-up loan.

Start Up Loans - small businesses can borrow up to £25,000

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Incorporation

Incorporation

Is your business incorporated?  

Unless you are a sole trader, you may need to find out more about how to incorporate your business.

Incorporation and names - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Employing Staff

Employing staff

Have you thought about whether you need to employ staff?

If so, you may need some guidance on how to go about this. 

A step-by-step guide can be found here.

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Business Associations

Business associations

Have you found your local business association or business group?

Find out more about local business associations and other support organisations.

Business Associations - East Suffolk Means Business

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