Business support in libraries

Build Your Business in West Northamptonshire

Build Your Business supports small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business.

If you already run a small business or want to start your own business, Build Your Business can support you with:

• 1:1s
• webinars
• workshops
• access to specialist business databases
• networking

Training and support

The programme is completely flexible so your business can access as much support as you need, tailored to you.

It includes:

• weekly business support drop-ins in Brixworth and Towcester Libraries
• booking workshops and webinars through Eventbrite
• booking a 1:1 in Northamptonshire Central Library, Brixworth and Towcester Libraries, or online

Choose workshops and webinars covering the key areas of running a business including:

• marketing, branding, customers
• business planning and business growth
• financial planning including budgeting and cashflow
• mental health and wellbeing for business owners

Start-ups grants of £2,000, for businesses under one year old, will be announced soon.

Funding

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.

Last updated 19 March 2025