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Ready to start a business?

We’re ready to help you get started.

Starting your own business is exciting. You’re following your dreams and creating something new. But taking those first steps can be a challenge.  
 
At Enterprising Barnsley, we’re here to back your big ambition in those early days and help bring your ideas to life. We offer tailored business support through our start-up business incubator — a fully funded programme of training, workshops and a dedicated Business Advisor.

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For success in business, here’s Barnsley

Business success is happening here — with cutting-edge technologies, large-scale development and a vibrant town centre - as well as some of the best business talent of all sizes calling Barnsley ‘home’.
 
With a growing ecosystem of startups, SMEs and global brands, Barnsley is pioneering in its approach to not only creating and welcoming businesses — but building them. And that includes yours. At Enterprising Barnsley, our range of solutions are here to help you find success sooner and put you on the right path to achieve your ambitions.

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Our solutions for you

Workshops

We run a number of Barnsley business events: networking events, speaker-led events, surgeries and workshops open to Barnsley businesses.

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eLearning

Coming soon - we will be launching our new eLearning platform within myEB, providing businesses with a range of courses to take them further.

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Networking

We host events and networking that will link you up with like-minded people and business within our eco-system.

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Launchpad

Fully funded business support for start-ups. Launchpad supports any business in Barnsley with up to 10 full time employees.

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Tech Welcome

Bringing the brightest tech and digital companies into the South Yorkshire region, the Tech Innovation Grant is a South Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) funded initiative.

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So, why choose EB to support you?

We listen to your business needs and provide the right support for you — we’re not a one-size-fits-all provider.
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We’re Agile

Your business needs are unique and so is our support. We provide the help and guidance that you need — when you need it — to ensure we get your business to where it wants to be.

We aim for success

Our reputation is built from stories of success and collaboration for business across the borough. We’ll always continue to make this our primary goal for your business in Barnsley.

We’re by your side

Your business needs are unique and so is our support. We provide the help and guidance that you need — when you need it — to ensure we get your business to where it wants to be.

We Listen

Tailor-made support only happens if we hear everything that you have to say. We care about your challenges and goals equally. To create success, we first need to understand your hurdles.

Looking for different support for your business?

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Growing your business?

Our Relationship Managers are here to support your business's unique needs and connect you with leading organisations.

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Ready to Innovate?

Looking for a space to innovate your next big idea? look no further!

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Looking to move your business into Barnsley? Let us help find your new home.

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