Generating business
in Canterbury
StartMyBiz and GrowMyBiz is a partnership of various organisations in the Canterbury district which is co-ordinated by the Business and Regeneration team at Canterbury City Council. The team is committed in supporting local entrepreneurs start and grow successful enterprises which contribute to making the district an exciting, fun and interesting place to live, work and visit.
Through GrowMyBiz I have received some good advice and encouragement, but mainly through meeting and connecting with people.
StartMyBiz helped us secure an interest free loan from the Kent County Council after we showed our presentation to the chamber of commerce. This helped us gain the funding to start our business.
I have made quite a few connections which have led to more business opportunities, thanks to the team at GrowMyBiz.
My involvement with StartMyBiz and GrowMyBiz has given me opportunities to network with many local companies and organisations, which has resulted in new business. The 121 business support sessions have been very supportive and informative.
Find a list of local suppliers within the Canterbury District or Kent.
The Business Support Directory contains information that can help you with all stages of business development.
Meet other business owners or start-ups in the Canterbury district. Make friends, get advice and gain clients.
Our Mentor Matcher service puts you in touch with entrepreneurs and successful business people who can provide you with advice and guidance to make your own business journey easier, faster and more profitable.
Interact with your local business community online in our Advice Forum. Here you can ask questions or offer an insight into your own business experience with fellow StartMyBiz and GrowMyBiz members.
Access our free, online commercial property service, enabling you to run your own property searches for instant results on a broad range of available sites and premises. This includes offices, shops, factories, workshops, warehouses and development land.
We offer various sponsorship opportunities which can help to promote your business in the local community.
Three packages are available: Think-it, Start-it and Grow-it, as well as the opportunity to sponsor our events and competitions.
We are always on the lookout for new mentors to share their experience, skills and advice with entrepreneurs looking to start up or grow their businesses.
Let us know if you’re an experienced business person interested in becoming a mentor.
