1-2-1 Business Coaching and Advice

We have appointed a local business support advisor who is experienced in providing 1-2-1 support and advice across industries. The advisor will complete a full diagnostic assessment and signpost your business to avenues of support and external resources alongside providing information or conducting research for your business.

Whether you’re looking for a new premises, have an enquiry about business rates, interested in accessing support or don’t know where to start, the Business Support Advisor would be pleased to meet you to discuss your business and the support on offer.

Enquire about support for your business

Help with Starting a Business

Start-Ups and individuals interested in starting a small business within Bexley are invited to access our Business Start-Up Programme delivered by CPG Executive Consulting.

CPG are able to support pre-start and early-stage micro businesses build a viable and sustainable business plan with networking events, 1-2-1 interventions, group workshops and access to an innovative online resources programme ‘MyGrowthPod’.

Apply via the MyGrowthPod website

Support for High Street Businesses

Retail and Hospitality businesses based within Bexley’s Town Centres and High Streets can access our dedicated advice service delivered by Retail Revival.

Their team of expert business advisors and consultants can deliver expert 1-2-1 support complimented by a comprehensive online platform.

Find out more information and how to apply

General Support for Businesses

CNT Associates have been appointed to deliver a programme of general business support to small businesses comprising webinars, group workshops and 1-2-1 sessions to businesses of all backgrounds and industries across the borough.

Based at The Engine House Bexley, CNT’s expert team of advisors can help businesses with subjects including finance, e-commerce and support for women-led businesses.

Register for the free business support services programme

Additional funding and support for small businesses

Bexley Businesses are able to access a maximum of one support service delivered by Talking Business.

If your business does not meet the eligibility criteria to access the programme, or if you have already accessed support and would like more, then the below partner organisations may be able to provide further help.

Talking Business Disclaimer

Eligible small businesses can access funding and support until March 2025. Bexley-based SMEs are subject to Terms and Conditions.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.