The New Forest Start a Business Support Programme

Our 'Start a Business' Support Programme is delivered by local small business support experts IncuHive.

Whether you are thinking of becoming self-employed or have a business idea that you would like to explore, or are looking for ways to increase your turnover, grow your existing business or just do things more efficiently, this free support could be perfect for you.

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Who is IncuHive

The IncuHive Group is a business incubation and co-working organization which offers business support, mentoring, start‐up investment, networking, training, office space, and desk space.

They currently operate 9 sites, one of which is in Brockenhurst.

What support is available

IncuHive's experienced team have already supported thousands of start-ups.

Advice and guidance from IncuHive could include:

is starting a business or becoming self-employed right for you? 
developing and growing your business idea
where to get grants and finance for your business 
identifying your customers and marketing your business, including online
legal considerations when starting and growing a business 
planning for success

How to get support

To find out more or to arrange a meeting without any pressure or obligation, please contact Andy Pringle, IncuHive's Business Support Manager on 07817 065694 or by email at andy.pringle@incuhive.co.uk

Funding from the UK government, through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, means this service is completely free of charge to New Forest residents or businesses.

To see how we collect and process your personal data in relation to the Start a Business Support Programme see our Economic Development privacy notice.

Funding for the Start a Business Support Programme

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.

The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.