The support is funded, thanks to our partners at Eastbourne Borough Council.
EDEAL ENTERPRISE AGENCY
Funded Business Support in Eastbourne
Edeal is a not for profit organisation offering free, impartial, business support in East Sussex.
HOW WE HELP
We provide trusted, free business support to start-up & existing businesses
If you are starting a new business, have been made unemployed
or your business needs help in the current economic climate, then please chat to us.
or your business needs help in the current economic climate, then please chat to us.
Free Start-up Support
Are you thinking of starting your own business? Have you been made redundant and want to work for yourself?
80% of new businesses fail in their first year if they don't get support. Don't be a statistic - contact us now and find out how 90% of businesses succeed when advised by Edeal.
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Free Support for Entrepreneurs
Running a business is very demanding in the current climate. You will need to adapt to changing circumstances - fast.
We offer bespoke programmes in leadership, resilience, business recovery, finance, business planning, social media and marketing, according to the needs of your business.
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Fully Funded Programmes
Our training is fully funded by local Councils and is free to you.
Our training and coaching takes place across Eastbourne. We offer 1-2-1s, workshops, seminars and training which can be tailored to suit your business needs. Just email us and tell us what you need.
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Becoming Self-Employed
If you are thinking about becoming self employed, contact us. Subject to location, we can arrange two hours 1-2-1 advice, a one day workshop or a full start-up programme including workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 business coaching and a 'Dragons' Den' to win a £2,500 cash grant to get your business started.
To develop a successful business or to find funding, email us and take the first step to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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Customer Testimonials
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LEAP Programme
I really enjoyed the quality of the teaching, materials and content in the workshops; Being in real-world face-to-face sessions with other local entrepreneurs from different sectors; The sessions with a business mentor who was not only of practical help but also helped to motivate me and made me feel accountable to someone; Having a deadline, which made me complete my business plan. The kind and helpful LEAP team who were very supportive (especially Sandra who I liaised the most with). The Celebration event was very generous and had a great atmosphere.
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Interested? Find out more and book...
Apply for grants, find new routes to your customers using social media, effective marketing to grow your business.
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1-2-1 Mentoring
We have specialists in most business sectors including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, leisure and social enterprises.
Click below for more information about our consultants and how to book.
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Social Media Training
During Covid, digital marketing is vital.
We provide dedicated training on social media and marketing, with individual tuition on all platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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Start-up Workshops
We provide workshops on the fundamentals of running a new business in towns across East Sussex.
80% of businesses fail in their first year without support. Don't become a statistic.
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