Business services
Help to start, grow or locate your business
For a more information on the services on this page or to contact our economic development team, please contact business@hart.gov.uk
North East Hampshire training hub
We're offering businesses within the district a free business training hub in partnership with learning company SEEDL.
The innovative hub offers all employees of Hart-based businesses unlimited access to up to 200 live courses. It offers topics that can teach employees new skills, improve performance and make businesses in the district more successful.
Employees can choose from a range of subjects including retail management and customer service, Microsoft Excel and project management.
On completing a course, employees can download a certificate, helping them to evidence their personal development in gaining additional skills and knowledge.
All courses are interactive webinars, allowing people to choose a date to learn on a flexible basis, accessing webinars from their home or office.
The learning solution is launched in partnership with Farnborough-based SEEDL, a leading virtual learning subscription service.
Start and Grow Your Own Business Guide
In partnership with Start Your Own Business, we have produced free a start-up guide packed with all the information that you need to start and grow a business in Hart.
Copies of the book are available for collection from our Council offices or download the digital edition from the Start Your Own Business website.
Local Networking Groups
Joining a local networking meeting in Hart can help a business grow by building valuable connections, uncovering new opportunities, and increasing visibility within the local community.
- Fabulous Networking (Fleet and Hook)
- Chamber Connects (Fleet, Farnborough and Basingstoke)
- Fleet Netwalking (Church Crookham, Fleet)
- hUBClub networking at UBC (Fleet)
- Farnham & Fleet Business Club (Church Crookham)
- Ribbons Fleet (Fleet)
Hampshire Business Service
Hampshire County Council offers support and advice for Hampshire businesses. The Business Hampshire service offers:
- dedicated account manager support
- advice on office and industrial space in Hampshire
- connections to educational, research and business support organisations
- introductions to other businesses in your sector and supply chain
- demographic information and labour market intelligence
- advice on available sources of funding and support to apply for funding
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, the County’s largest independent not-for-profit business support and networking organisation, engages the voice, expertise and experience of thousands of businesses across the County, influencing decision-making and shaping practical solutions.
Visit Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Made Smarter
Made Smarter South East is making it easier for makers, creators and manufacturers in the South East to innovate, upskill and grow their business by adopting industrial digital technologies.
Their fully funded package of support for eligible SMEs includes the opportunity to work with a team of experts to unlock the support you need to grow. They will help you create a detailed action plan to digitally transform your business.
You could also access training programmes to increase your workforce’s digital skills, match-funded grants to purchase hardware or software, and leadership development support.
Find out more about Made Smarter
Federation of Small Business
Members receive an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. The benefits include protection in the case of tax inspection, legal and HR advice, as well as local networking groups and business banking.
More on the Federation of Small Business
GOV.UK Find a Grant
The Cabinet Office has launched a digital service for organisations to apply for government grants.