Don’t leave it as just another great idea. Unlocking Potential (UP) can help you grow it into a successful reality.

UP knows all about good business – we’ve been helping Cornish businesses strengthen and grow for some time now. So we thought it would also make good sense to offer some of our resources and expertise to start up businesses in Cornwall, to further boost entrepreneurialism and innovation in the region.

Building on the success of our graduate placement scheme, we are now offering a similar level of support for start up businesses. This support includes:

• Help with business planning
• Business Awareness Training – including specialist training in the skills that are vital for any business’ success, such as Project Management, Solving Problems, Business Finance, Managing and Motivating Yourself, Marketing, and Time Management
• Mentor support – regular meetings and planning sessions with a mentor who has expert knowledge and experience to help your new business
• Regular meetings with your Business Development Manager – to check your business planning and progress and identify any issues that you may need help with
• Access to continuing professional development­ – through the training days and dedicated events organised by UP throughout the year
• Fantastic networking opportunities – you’ll benefit from our networking events and the contact with other businesses and our partners which we’ll happily set up for you
• Potential Financial Investment – to help your new business in its first vital months