Entrepreneurial residents encouraged to tap into free business start-up support 

Liverpool City Council is reaching out to residents with entrepreneurial ambitions, offering a comprehensive and fully funded Business Support Service to help turn their business ideas into reality. 

This start-up support initiative is part of the Council’s Business Support Service, which has received £1.59m from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority, and is designed to foster new business ventures across the city.

Already this year, the Council’s Business Support Service has been contacted online by over 150 residents, from university students with innovative ideas to parents seeking a better work-life balance, and career changers finally pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. The service has supported a wide range of business concepts, including ventures in technology, creative arts, fitness, hospitality, and professional services. 

The service offers aspiring entrepreneurs a variety of resources, including: 

• Workshops: Covering essential business topics to equip people with the knowledge they need 

• Online hub: A rich resource of information and templates to guide residents through the process of starting a business 

• One-to-one support: Personalised advisory sessions to help people refine their business ideas and strategies 

To ensure the service is accessible to all residents, the City Council recently launched a promotional campaign featuring eye-catching advertisements in key locations such as Moorfields and Liverpool Central train stations, as well as on digital screens at bus stops in high-traffic areas like Queens Drive and Edge Lane. Additionally, the council is bringing its support directly into communities by hosting drop-in sessions at various libraries, Lifestyles fitness centres, and business parks across the city. 

The Council has also introduced flexible support options, including virtual sessions and workshops held outside of traditional working hours. The first of these weekend workshops is scheduled for 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Saturday 24th August at Liverpool Central Library. To book onto the event, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-up-support-be-your-own-boss-tickets-990631203597.

Kate Bull, Liverpool City Council’s Director of Economic Strategy, Skills, and Sustainability, said:

“Liverpool is filled with hard-working, fantastic entrepreneurial people. Our Business Support Service helps them thrive by offering comprehensive support at every stage of business growth. From start-ups to established enterprises, we provide free essential resources for success.” 

Any residents with a business idea can take advantage of the free Business Support Service. To learn more about the support available and to sign up for upcoming events, workshops, and one-to-one advisory sessions, visit liverpool.gov.uk/businesssupportservice.