All of the services provided by Liverpool's in Business are free to people living in the city. This website has been created to ensure you find the right people to help as easily as possible. If you are keen to start your own business – or you are a young business and you want to find out where you can go to access support for your business, you have come to the right place.

If you already have a clear idea for your business or your business is up and running, we recommend that you visit our Business Support Directory. Here you will find the agency that really means business when it comes to dealing with your questions or concerns. No matter how big, or small.

Liverpool’s in Business has enlisted the help of enterprise agencies located in all areas of the city. Specialist agencies offering support to women, young people, black & minority ethnic people been listed on this website. All of the business support agencies offer a range of services to help you gets started. They include:

●    Free, regular local enterprise training workshops, covering a range of subjects from basic book keeping, employment to marketing. link to page

●    One-to-one business advice for those considering setting up their own companies.

●    Tips on how to secure grants and loans.

●    Specialist advice and guidance in such areas as design, marketing and employing staff.

●    Networking events.

●   Access to multi-lingual business advisers for those for whom English is not their first language.

●   On-site advisory support to help those, who are already in business, to think strategically and grow their enterprises, and

●   Help to create companies that will benefit the community.

Outreach Service

Starting a business is a big step. If you are thinking about launching your own business, but do not know how to get going, or have concerns about whether this is the right move for you, our outreach service is here to help you. Our adviser will meet with you to discuss your ideas and talk though any concerns you might have. If you decide to go ahead with your new venture, our adviser will put you in touch with the right business support agency, who will assist you in creating a business plan and who will help you get your business off the ground.

For further information on this service, please contact Chris Heyes on 0151-600-2950 or email cheyes@liverpoolvision.co.uk.