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Would you like the opportunity to have a 1-2-1 conversation with an experienced Skills Advisor? Discuss your current and future workforce needs, get connected with local and national training providers and feed into the future skills strategy for the region.

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Want to learn about how to start a business, where to get start-up funding, loans, packages and related business advice and ideas? Look no further!

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How do you grow a business? We can help offer the support, advice, and guidance to bring your business to the next level.

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Export overseas

Boost your sales and profits with international customers.

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Campaigns for change

From Brexit to local issues we represent your views on a national & local level.

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Start a business

Want to learn about how to start a business, where to get start-up funding, loans, packages and related business advice and ideas? Look no further!

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Grow your business

How do you grow a business? We can help offer the support, advice, and guidance to bring your business to the next level.

Find out more

Innovate your business

Develop your ideas and take your innovation to new markets.

Find out more

Export overseas

Boost your sales and profits with international customers.

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Campaigns for change

From Brexit to local issues we represent your views on a national & local level.

Find out more

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