Local and national support
CDFI - Community Development Finance Institutions
CDFIs are a type of social enterprise that provides support and lends money to businesses and people who struggle to get finance from high street banks.Business Gateway - Business Support Directory
An online support finder tool to access funding, advice and more in Leicester and Leicestershire.Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.The Hampshire Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering Hampshire.Tools and resources
PODCAST: Lizzy Hodcroft on finding yourself in business

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PODCAST: Raman Sehgal on finding balance when you're starting a business
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Your essential finance glossary
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Equity finance versus debt finance
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Inspiration
Finding an opportunity in the face of adversity

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Finding opportunities in an uncertain world
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Finding Prospero – A mission to clean up aerospace
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Finding the right place to base your business
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Events and webinars
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

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Mythbusting when starting a business
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WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
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WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
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