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Support for financial and professional services businesses

If you work in financial and professional services, there’s free support to help you grow. From funding and training to expert advice and networks, we’ll help your business take the next step.

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West Yorkshire is one of the UK’s largest hubs for financial and professional services, with a £6.3 billion financial sector and £2 billion in legal and accounting services. The region is home to Northern hubs for the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority, as well as a fast-growing fintech community.

To help the sector thrive, we’ve developed a range of support for start-ups, scale-ups and established firms.

Here’s what’s available

Business Growth Service - Tailored support from expert advisors on funding, scaling and connecting with new markets.
Skills training and apprenticeships - Courses designed to build sector-specific skills in finance, law, consultancy and professional services.
Innovation and leadership programmes - Support to develop new ideas, improve processes and grow your client base.
Networking opportunities - Regular events and meet-ups bring together financial institutions, professional firms, researchers and investors. These sessions are a chance to share ideas, find collaborators and connect with new markets.
Digital Enterprise - Support of up to £35,000 to help businesses adopt new technology. Includes advice from a dedicated Digital Growth Advisor and support to improve productivity.

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Need support for your financial and professional services business?

If you operate in the financial and professional services sector, we would love to speak to you. Get in touch with us today so we can discuss your needs and priorities.

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