Business Growth Dorset

Empowering Dorset Businesses to Thrive

At Business Growth Dorset, we are dedicated to supporting businesses across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Whether you’re a start-up, established company, or growing enterprise, we provide a wide range of resources, information, advice and access to business programmes to help your business flourish.

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What We Offer

Business Growth Dorset is your gateway to a wealth of support, including:

Growth Support

Backed by the Department for Business and Trade, we provide tailored support to help small and medium size businesses to start, scale and sustain their business.

Shared Prosperity Fund

Backed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government we provide access to business support and grants from Dorset and BCP Councils.

Business Programmes and Events

Develop your business and stay ahead of market trends through business programmes and events available from Business Growth Dorset and partner organisations.

Why Choose Business Growth Dorset?

We understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by local businesses. Our mission is to provide personalised support, practical advice and the right connections to ensure your business grows and succeeds in today's competitive landscape.

Access Support

Explore the support available to your business at each stage and discover how Business Growth Dorset can help you achieve your goals.

Start-Up

Are you just starting out or a newly established company?

Find out more about the support available…

Scale-Up

Is your business seeking significant, sustainable growth?

Find out more about the support available…

Sustain

Does your business need support to maintain growth and profitability in a sustainable way?

Find out more about the support available…

Stay Updated on Events

Discover networking opportunities, workshops and events to help your business grow. Explore upcoming programmes and events from Business Growth Dorset and selected partner organisations.

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Business Growth Dorset is part of the network of 41 Growth Hubs across England that exists to support and improve business performance, enabling businesses to build their capacity and capability.

Business Growth Dorset is supported and managed by Dorset Council with core funding from Government and delivers services across the County including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Each Growth Hub sits at the centre of the local business support ecosystem, bringing together the best of public, private, third sector and university support, providing a single ‘go to’ contact point for businesses of any size or any sector to access advice and support.