TEDCO Business Support offers fully funded, friendly 1‑to‑1 help for anyone thinking about starting a business or community project — no matter how early your idea is or how ready you already feel.
Whether you’re looking for a new direction, facing redundancy, not working right now, curious about self‑employment, or already an expert in your field and ready to get going, we’re here to support you.
You can explore things at your own pace — it’s completely fine to take it slowly and just learn about enterprise first — and if you’re ready to move quickly, we’ll fast‑track you with the same personalised support.
Tell us about your idea and we’ll talk everything through in simple, straightforward language. We can help you understand how the money works, including cashflow and Business Start Up Loans, so you can make confident decisions.
We’ll also guide you through legal structures, help you find your target market, decide on branding, work on confidence‑building (if you need it), and connect you with local networks and community organisations who can support your journey.
Some simple things we can chat about to get you started:
– Bringing your idea to life
– Deciding on the right business for you
– Finding out if people need your product or service (market research made simple)
– The practical steps of how to get started
– Deciding when to take the leap into self‑employment
– Writing a clear, straightforward business plan
– How to work the money out — including simple cashflow forecasts
– Business Start Up Loans and other early‑stage finance options
– Understanding the different ways to set up (sole trader, CIC, limited company and more)
– Digital marketing basics
– Confidence‑building and mindset support
– Getting connected in your local community
– Signposting to local partners, networks and events
– Developing ideas that benefit the whole community (social enterprise)
Ready to explore an idea — or want to get started quickly?
Get in touch with TEDCO and let’s talk through your next steps.
Start by registering for business support at tedco.org.