Business Growth Service

The Business Growth Service (BGS) was launched in December 2014 and is designed to help businesses who have the right level of ambition, capability and capacity to improve and grow.

It brings together a broad range of expertise, so that you can get the right advice and support to fulfil your growth potential.

What is the BGS?

The BGS consolidates the former GrowthAccelerator and the Manufacturing Advisory Service and schemes from the Intellectual Property Office (IP Audits) and the Design Council (Design Mentoring) into a single service. Export support is provided by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF). The service is closely linked to Innovate UK and the British Business Bank.

Who is eligible for the BGS?

The BGS is designed for those businesses with the right level of ambition, capability and capacity to improve and grow. Help is available if a business has fewer than 250 employees, is based in England and/or has a turnover under £40m. Larger manufacturers could also benefit from support.

A tailored package of support could include expert advice on Accessing Finance, Leadership and Management Skills, Exporting, Developing New Ideas or Manufacturing.

Interested to learn more? Visit the dedicated website: http://www.greatbusiness.gov.uk