Somerset Business Agency (SBA)

Somerset Business Agency (SBA) provide advice, workshops and support to micro-businesses and new start-ups, as well as businesses looking to grow.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 8 July 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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  Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees and 10 to 249 employees
• Region: South West

Who’s it for

Available for all stages of business including businesses not yet trading.

What can you get

Enterprise
* Support start up owners, existing businesses and employees to develop key business skills

Education
*SBA work with schools and other education establishments to deliver enterprising training, preparing students for the world of business. They also offer a range of courses, for those looking to upgrade their skills.

Employment
*Expert career guidance and employment skills development.

Organiser

Somerset Business Agency

on the SBA website

Published 8 July 2026