Setting you up for business success in East Devon
YTKO is delivering fully funded business support across East Devon, helping both new and early-stage businesses move forward with confidence.
Whether you are exploring a business idea, just starting out, or looking to strengthen your existing business, we provide practical, tailored support to help you build strong foundations and move forward with clarity.
We focus on helping you become business ready, improve resilience, and create the right conditions for sustainable growth.
Support to help you start and grow
We bring experienced business advisors who understand the realities of starting and running a business. You will receive practical guidance shaped around your goals, helping you make informed decisions and take action with confidence.
Support is tailored to your needs and can cover areas such as business planning, managing your finances, reaching customers, and developing your ideas into a viable business.
This support is available to:
- Individuals living in East Devon who are thinking about starting a business
- Pre-starts and entrepreneurs developing a business idea
- Businesses in their early stages (up to three years trading)
- Established micro and small businesses based in, or trading in, East Devon
If you are unsure whether you are eligible, you can still complete the form and a member of the team will advise you.
What support looks like
You will receive personalised support designed around your stage of business and what you need to progress.
This may include an initial review of your idea or business, followed by one-to-one sessions with a dedicated advisor to develop a clear plan of action. We can also support you to access wider opportunities, including funding and additional programmes where appropriate.
For those starting out, we can help you shape your idea, understand your market, choose the right structure, and build a business plan and financial forecast.
Workshops may also be available where there is demand, covering key topics to help you build confidence and capability.
Work directly with an experienced business advisor who will help you:
- Clarify your business idea or direction
- Build a practical plan to move forward
- Strengthen key areas such as finance, marketing, and operations
- Prepare for funding opportunities where relevant
To express your interest, complete our short online form.
A business advisor will be in touch within three working days to discuss your needs and next steps.
