Prosper is a new, free, business support programme aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their business development ambitions.

Specialised support offered through Prosper is designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs in East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon to improve productivity, reach net zero goals, move into new markets, develop new products and more.

The programme, funded by East Devon, Mid Devon and Exeter City councils through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will provide a mixture of online support and in-person one-to-one sessions or workshops offering:

• support with running a business,
• help to improve energy efficiency and become more environmentally sustainable,
• support to start a new business and,
• support for businesses looking to take on additional staff.

Devon County Council project managing the programme on behalf of East Devon, Mid Devon and Exeter, with business support provided by Business Information Point and Cosmic, both of whom have a wealth of experience and local knowledge.