Growth Hub Service Update
The Growth Hub supports businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Our team can assess your needs and connect you with the most appropriate advice, support and resources to help your business thrive.
Whether you’re starting out, growing, scaling, or looking to remain competitive, we support businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Our service is currently being redeveloped following changes to national funding. During this transition, we continue to connect businesses with the most appropriate support while shaping a new approach for the future.
See below for how to access support.
Business Support Service (Helpline)
For immediate support (particularly for start-up, pre-start, early-stage businesses or general enquiries) we recommend contacting the national Business Support Service.
This free service can:
- Assess your business needs
- Provide practical guidance and information
- Connect you to a wide range of relevant national and local support
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0800 998 1098 Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm (excl. bank holidays). Check call charges.
Chat: Talk to one of the Business Support Service team on:
Business Growth Service (Website)
The national Business Growth Service is here to help you start, run and grow your business, connecting you simply and quickly to trusted and impartial support that is often hard to find.
By asking you a handful of questions about your business, they can scan a broad support landscape to select the best in-person and online guidance that is relevant for you – all packaged into a clear and logical set of guide pages.
Accessing Local Support
CIOS Growth Hub (Local Advisers)
If you have a specific local requirement or need support that cannot be met through national services, you can contact the Growth Hub team directly.
We can support with:
- Navigating the local business support landscape
- Connecting you to Cornwall and Isles of Scilly-based opportunities and programmes
- Supporting more complex or specialist enquiries requiring local knowledge
Email: [email protected]
Leave us a voice message: 01209 708660
Here is some information on other support available:
Alternative Business Models
Help for organisations that do things differently with guidance, resources and connections to help you thrive while staying true to your values.
High street businesses
Practical help tailored to your business. Learn from other businesses, find helpful webinars and see how others are thriving on the high street.
Innovate Business Growth
Natonal growth and scaling service, supporting established and ambitious small to medium-sized innovators.
Help to Grow: Essentials
Online Government training filled with practical advice and resources for small business leaders.
Made Smarter Support
Support for manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technologies that boost productivity, improve efficiency and drive growth.
Business Regulatory Support
Support and advice on regulatory compliance, from food hygiene and licensing to planning and fire safety.