Published: December 3rd, 2025
Running your own business can be a daunting experience.
So anything which makes it a little easier is always a huge help.
That’s where the Marches Growth Hub comes in.
We are your central point of information for everything you need to know to help make your business run as smoothly as it can.
Take funding as an example.
There’s lots of it out there for when you need it – but occasionally it’s difficult to know where to start looking.
Our finance and funding pages and support finder are a great resource for finding the right grant, funding or support for you.
There are all sorts of options including:
Grants: Whether it’s support for getting your start-up off the ground, developing skills, cutting energy bills or making capital investments, there are a number of grants available for businesses across the area. Take a look through our support finder and see which is best for you.
Finance options: From business loans to equity finance, there are a range of different types of finance available to UK businesses. We work alongside the British Business Bank to signpost the full range to all Marches businesses.
Equity finance: As a business owner you can raise money to grow by selling shares in your business to an investor. Our colleagues at the British Business Bank can help find the scheme which is right for your business.
Loans: Bank loans enable businesses to borrow an agreed amount of money from the bank, with specific terms in place including factors such as the time duration of the loan, repayment instalment amounts and rates of interest. If you need information about which is the best type of loan for you, you can contact us here.
Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding involves individual investors collectively providing finance for a business for something in return, either equity in the company or a reward.
It can be a good option for entrepreneurs with an idea they want to develop or very new businesses who want to get off the ground and ideal for businesses with a product or business model that is easy to understand or those that would benefit from generating a fan or customer base. You can find more information on our website here.
Of course, there are lots more types of funding you can access, and we work closely with organisations such as the national Business Support Service, British Business Bank and regional investment funds to make sure you access the scheme or programme which is best for you.
And do get in touch if you need further help through our website or the teams at Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who will be happy to offer advice on funding and programmes which help keep costs down.
