Some businesses find that they can access finance, support and advice from other businesses in their peer group - known as peer-group lenders.
"We saw how the women were much more active in accessing support and coordinating with us," he says.
Criteria for access to social care have been changed so that only those who meet very high levels of need can access support.
Businesses based in East Durham can access expert advice and support designed to assist them in locating and securing premises.
Through the project, parents can access culturally-relevant and community-based training, information and referral, resources, and support.
Businesses can access support to assist them with a variety of endeavours, including:
Businesses based in designated areas of Wandsworth borough can access financial support to assist them in a variety of improvement projects, including:
Individuals or companies seeking business or workshop space in the North of Glasgow can access support and advice designed to assist them.
Businesses in Northern Ireland can access support through the Passport to Export programme.
Established businesses based in East Durham can access free advice and support designed to assist them in ensuring the continual growth and development of their enterprise.