Mentoring
For companies wishing to participate in an intensive programme of business development they can participate in a one-to-one programme of mentoring and business planning with additional training in core competencies. This is a flexible approach tailored to the companies needs and provides ongoing support to help companies start and grow successfully.
Networking
There is an active network of start-up and early stage businesses in the area with the opportunity to take part in events, training and other initiatives. These lead to increased business opportunities for participating companies. The Enterprise Gateway is active in regional and national networks offering linkages to these and the wider Regional Enterprise Gateway Network. Click here to find our latest networkin events.
Access to other resources and business support organisations such as
- The Enterprise Centre
- Brighton University
- Northbrook College
- Business Link
- Sussex Enterprise
Funding and Finance
The Enterprise Gateway can help company's access loans and funding. Through partners Finance South East suitable companies can gain access to Venture Capital and Business Angels.
Training
The Enterprise Gateway provides access to high quality affordable training to meet the needs of the start-up and early stage company through private and public partners. Click here to find our latest training events.
Incubation units
On completion of the Ropetackle development at Shoreham there will be fully serviced office incubation units available on short-term flexible terms.
Hatchery Desks
For those working on the business plan or in the early stages of their business there are fully equipped office facilities available on a daily or weekly basis.