Do you have an idea and wish to start your own business? Are you looking to grow your business?

Blaenau Gwent Effect provides free and confidential business support to local people, start-up ventures, existing businesses and social enterprises.

A series of drop-in surgeries are being held throughout the borough to give you all the advice you need to take the first step in to business.

The next series of surgeries will be held from 10am - 12 noon on:


• Thursday 2nd November, Blaina Library
• Friday 10th November, Abertillery Library
• Thursday 16th November, Brynmawr Library
• Thursday 23rd November, Ebbw Vale Library
• Friday 1st December, Cwm Library
• Monday 4th December, Tredegar Library

Laura Doel - Enterprise Facilitator at BG Effect and Sarah Jeremiah – Business Development Officer, will be on hand to talk about the Effect Project and the various funding options available to you through Kick Start and Kick Start Plus grants by UK Steel Enterprise.

Email: laura.doel@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk / sarah.jeremiah@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk