We’re here to help businesses across Dorset find the right advice, support and funding to enable them to grow and prosper.

We're funded to provide these services by the Department for Business and Trade, so they're free to any Dorset based businesses seeking help.

Dorset Gateway team members

DORSET LEP FUNDED PROGRAMMES

Our role is to help and engage businesses across the county and enable them to grow and prosper.

Find out more about our business growth programmes here.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

On our website you can find general business support and resources, alongside:

Sector specific support
Support and resources for start-ups
Information and guidance for finding finance

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & EXPORT

One way of growing your business is to sell what you make or do to more markets. There's a wide range of support on offer to help businesses Sell to the World.

Get help to trade globally

CONTACT AND CONNECT WITH US

For business support enquiries please complete our online enquiry form or dorsetlep@bournemouth.ac.uk

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