About Newport Business Support
What?
In short, the programme is a dynamic initiative dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and driving business growth within our community. It’s designed to provide comprehensive support to both budding entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures and existing businesses aiming to expand and thrive.
Why?
At the heart of our mission is the belief that a thriving business community is the cornerstone of a prosperous society. We are committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed. By offering tailored support and fostering a collaborative environment, we aim to create a vibrant and sustainable business ecosystem in Newport.
How?
New Business Start-Up Support: We understand the challenges of starting a new business. Our tailored support services include intensive training programmes, one-to-one mentoring, and access to crucial resources that help transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises.
Existing Business Growth Support: For businesses ready to scale, we provide advanced training, upskilling workshops, and networking opportunities designed to drive growth and expansion. Our goal is to help you navigate the complexities of business development and achieve sustained success.
Who?
Our project is strengthened by the invaluable support and collaboration of our esteemed partners. Together, we create a robust network of expertise and resources dedicated to empowering Newport’s business community.
Welsh ICE
A hub & training provider for startups, freelancers, remote workers, established businesses and everything in between.
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University of South Wales
At the University of South Wales, we deliver courses that will change lives and our world for the better. This is education in practice, not just in theory.
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Startup Stiwdio
Startup Stiwdio is USW’s dedicated incubation space and programmes, designed to help develop and grow new business ideas.
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Dragons RFC
Dragons RFC are one of four professional rugby outfits established by the Welsh Rugby Union in 2003, representing the South-East Wales area in Wales. Based at Rodney Parade, Newport
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Newport Market
Europe’s biggest indoor market regeneration. Offering a unique shopping experience and a diverse community of food & drink traders, independent stalls, lifestyle units and spaces to do business.
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Pobl Group
Pobl consists of over 2500 people making a difference through housing, care and support.
Pobl manages over 16,000 homes and provides care or support to almost 10,000 people across Wales.
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The Hive
Open to the public, the laundrette, kitchen, and social space, is an affordable, accessible, and unique offer to the High Street. Offering hot desking, meeting space, pop up business space and event hire at weekends.
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The Team
Cat Chandler
Cat is always happy to help people in their entrepreneurial endeavours, so if you’re looking to pursue these, or just find out what we do, get in touch.
In her spare time, Cat loves to game on her Xbox and spends too much time annoying her pet Chinchillas that she could talk about for hours.
Ellie Collins
You’ll often find her on her phone scrolling through social media (for research purposes obviously).
In her spare time, Ellie taps into her sporty, competitive nature and enjoys playing netball.