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Support for your business

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is here to provide a range of support to help you start, grow or relocate your business in the borough. Whatever your size and ambition, we are here to help you on your journey.

The Economic Development team at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are committed to working with you to help your business on it's journey. We can help with funding opportunities, connect you with like-minded local businesses to get support and advice, find the right home for your business, navigate your way through council services and much more.

Starting a business

If you are looking to start up a business then our team is on hand to guide you through the process and connect you with local organisations and the wider business community.

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Growing a business

We’re here to help your business grow. From the latest funding opportunities and business support programmes to networking events and industry insights, we can help connect you to the information, opportunities and people that can help your organisation thrive. We know that running a business can be time consuming so we are on hand to take calls or even meet face to face at your premises to discuss how we can help you.

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Financial Support

Whether you're starting up, expanding or investing in new ideas, funding can help turn your ambitions into reality. Explore the funding opportunities we currently know about to help you reach your goals

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Basingstoke's business community

Basingstoke and Deane, and Hampshire, have a vibrant ecosystem of support organisations ready to guide you every step of the way. Dive in, connect with the right partners and watch your business flourish.

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Working with the council

If you are thinking of doing business with the council, this information may help.

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Basingstoke Borough Council offices

Useful information

Other information that might be helpful for you and your business.

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Networking

There are lots of active networking groups in Basingstoke and Deane to help you connect with other businesses.

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Employability and skills

A range of providers offer courses to help you gain skills and qualifications which could help you find work, progress your career or provide training opportunities for your employees.

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Business Newsletter

Business in Basingstoke bulletin is produced every month by the Economic Development Team. It includes local business news, funding opportunities, government and council news, awards, events, and networking opportunities. To sign up please complete the form below. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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