Local and national support
Funding Accelerator Support - Dorset
Businesses, that are looking to raise equity investment. The LEP is partnering with Dorset-based funding specialist
Read MoreUMi Get Funding
UMi Get Funding simplifies access to grants, finance, and investment with expert advice and tailored support, making business funding clearer, faster, and easier for UK SMEs.
Read MoreFCA - Financial Conduct Authority
Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.
Read MoreCambridge Angels
Cambridge Angels is a group of more than 60 high-net worth investors who have proven experience as successful entrepreneurs.
Read MoreTools and resources
Your essential finance glossary
If you're completing an application for a loan or talking to a financial professional, you could well be faced with lots of financial names, terms acronyms. But if you don't know the difference between invoice finance, mezzanine finance or private equity, don’t worry. Simply download our essential finance glossary where we explain all the technical jargon.
BUNDLE: A guide to grants
PODCAST: Richard Bearman on what support is available when starting a business?
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
Inspiration
Grant funding is out there – here’s how to unlock it
Logistics fleet gets investment funding
When to turn funding down
Funding opportunity for sustainable Scottish businesses
Events and webinars
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
WATCH: A guide to business loans
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready