Where can I find knowledge and support that will help me build my business?

Starting your first-ever business can be daunting. without the right knowledge and support, it's difficult to know if you're going in the right direction. That's why in this month's post, I would like to introduce to you some of the places that are worth checking out if you are a fresh new first-time business owner or aspire to be one.

Cuttles

Cuttles is an online tool for entrepreneurs and startups. It isn't free, but it won't break the bank. It helps entrepreneurs build, understand and grow their business. It has all the essential tools like canvas, business plan and budgets builders, as well as roadmap tool. What's even more important, they offer everyone access to key business and start-up knowledge completely for free.

Natwest Business Builder

Natwest business builder is a programme designed to help startups access business knowledge. The program is divided into four sections, and each one of them contains four to seven lessons. Each lesson is a short video, after which there are tasks to be completed. Each task is focused on your business and will help you clarify your path. All program is in an e-learning format, and you don't actually get to meet an instructor or mentor, but you can access a whole range of free live events. You also get access to Business Hub, business continuity and resilience toolkit and Growth Hub. Signing up is free and quick. All you need to do is to fill out the form, and you will be able to start your program instantly.

Prince's Trust Start Your Business programme

This program is aimed at 18 to 30-year-olds. This is a mentoring program, in which you will be paired with a mentor, whose role is to help you figure out all the basics of your business and to get you started. A mentor is matched with you based on the specifics of your business and the stage that you are at. Alongside your regular meetings with the mentor, you will have access to the online course, resources and community.