Starting a Business

If you’re thinking of starting you own business, the TDA can help. The following projects have been commissioned to give you the best possible start when it comes to self-employment:

Equipping you with the correct skills, knowledge and support is essential in help you onto the right path. A comprehensive programme is available to anyone who needs help getting started with their business from Outset Torbay . Whatever’s stopping you, help is available.
Co-active supports social enterprise and can help any individual or group who:
- Is interested in finding out more about social enterprise and is considering setting one up
- Is currently a social enterprise and would like to take their business to the next level
A micro loan (see Downloadable Documents below) is available up to the value of £5,000. In order to qualify you will need to have approached your bank first and have been refused funding.

Additonal Support

The following organisations may also be able to provide you with relevant information and support:

If you occupy commercial premises then it is advisable to get advice from Business Rates
Additional business support is available from Business Link South West
If you are currently unemployed and considering employment then support is available from Working Links
If you are aged 18 to 30 then support is available from Prince's Trust
If you are aged over 50 then support is available form The Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise (PRIME)