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Starting and Growing Your Business in West Oxfordshire

Starting or expanding a business is an exciting journey—and West Oxfordshire offers a wide range of support to help you succeed. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling up, this guide connects you with local resources, expert advice, and funding opportunities.

Getting Started 


Local Support Programmes

  • Enterprise Oxfordshire The first place to come to when starting out is EO with their Business Support tool, they can advice on projects and programmes to support you and worth following on Linked-in too for updates on shortl online courses Business Support Tool - Enterprise Oxfordshire Business 


Planning for Growth
 


Finance and Funding
 


Find Business Premises
 

  • Commercial Property Search Browse local commercial premises and options: 
    Also accessible via the West Oxfordshire District Council’s business support pages (look for "Commercial premises" section) West Oxfordshire District Council 


Networking and Recruitment
 


Need Help?
 

For tailored guidance, reach out to the Economic Development Team at West Oxfordshire District Council: 

 

Section 

Resource 

Live URL 

Business Structures 

GOV.UK – Set Up a Business 

gov.uk/set-up-business 

Register as Self-Employed 

GOV.UK – Become a Sole Trader 

gov.uk/become-sole-trader 

Start-Up Guides 

West Oxfordshire District Council 

Starting and Growing Your Business 

OxLEP Business Spark 

Enterprise Oxfordshire 

Business Spark Programme 

Enterprise Nation 

SME Community & Resources 

enterprisenation.com  

Business Plan Template 

Enterprise Nation 

Business Plan Template 

Startup Donut 

Business Planning Guides 

startupdonut.co.uk 

OxLEP Grant Schemes 

Innovation & Visitor Economy Grants 

OxLEP Funding

Start Up Loans 

Government-backed Loans & Mentoring 

startuploans.co.uk 

Better Business Finance 

Impartial Finance Advice 

betterbusinessfinance.co.uk 

Enterprise Oxfordshire 

Business Support Tool & Growth Hub 

enterpriseoxfordshirebusiness.com 

Business Buzz Networking 

Local Networking Events 

business-buzz.org/oxfordshire 

Witney Business & Innovation Centre 

Office Space & Events 

witney-bic.co.uk