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<p>The Department supports small businesses in the South-West through Help to Grow: Management, the Business Support Helpline and Growth Hubs.</p><p>The Dorset Growth Hub supports small businesses in Bournemouth East through services such as bid-writing support and a business innovation programme.</p><p>The Start Up Loans Company, part of the Government-owned British Business Bank, is also supporting regional businesses. As of October 2023, 12 SMEs in Bournemouth East have received start up loans to the value of £150,200, and 493 SMEs in the South-West have received start up loans to the value of £6,270,084.</p> |