Devon County Council

Small businesses in Devon have access to a network of business advisers who can provide support with all aspects of planning and managing a business:

General Business Advice

Business Link

Business Insurance
All the information you need in simple terms for anyone setting up a small business.

Accountants Devon
Find Devon accountants and accountancy firms

Trading Standards
Advice to help businesses comply with the law

Enterprise Agencies
Free, independent advice and business support services - including advice on funding - for new and established enterprises and to anyone thinking of starting a new business in Devon:

• Heart of Devon Enterprise Agency (for Exeter tel 01392 823399, Mid Devon, East Devon tel 01404 46865 or 01884 255629)
• North Devon Enterprise Agency (for North Devon, Torridge)
• West Devon Business Information Point
• Enterprise South Devon (for South Hams, Teignbridge)

Specialist Business Advice

Envision SW
Helping businesses make environmental changes and save money!

Prince's Trust
Business start-up support for 18-30 year olds

Renewable Energy 4 Devon (RE4D)
Advice for businesses considering renewable energy technology options

Information on Finance and Grants for Business

Business Link - information on grants and help with financial matters
South West Regional Development Agency - online grant search facility for businesses in the South West
South West Investment Group - investment finance for businesses throughout the South West
Wessex Reinvestment Trust - loans for small businesses and social enterprises in rural areas

See also:
Trading Standards
Tourism Business Advice
Health and Safety Small Business Starter Pack from the HSE