Pembrokeshire is home to many small and medium sized enterprises. As a county we have a diverse range of businesses ranging from our traditional sectors of tourism and agriculture to energy and engineering businesses plus creative, media and manufacturing businesses.The Council's business support team works to provide a high standard of advice and support to businesses, individuals and other organisations. It aims to foster a successful enterprising and entrepreneurial culture within the Pembrokeshire economy. Targeted support is provided for specific business sectors to assist the development of viable projects and the creation of employment. Email pstp@pembrokeshire.gov.uk for more information.

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Greenaway Scott is a new style law firm designed for businesses. We provide clients with legal advice and support in the areas of Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Employment and Commercial Property. The delivery of our service is innovative and designed to suit the needs of our clients working in fast paced business environments. We aim to become a valued part of your team for the life of your business and can work with you according to your needs. Please contact any member of our team directly for a no obligation conversation about your business. We look forward to speaking to you. Milford Haven office: The Guardhouse, The Royal Dockyard, Pembroke Port, Pembrokeshire, SA72 6JD

Pembrokeshire College runs a new accredited short course called Starting Your Own Business. This 10 week evening course is designed to equip budding and existing business owners with the knowledge and skills to develop their ideas. Rachael Hughes from St Florence, had already developed a tried and tested business idea, however, to grow her business she needed to attract a more corporate customer. The gap in her knowledge of how to target this group has now been fulfilled by the content of this new course.

The Bridge Innovation Centre is Pembrokeshires premier location for stimulating innovation in businesses. We provide an impressive environment for innovation and business growth, affording opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking, supported by onsite business advice services and access to high quality academic technical support. The Bridge Innovation Centre represents all that is positive for business, innovation and enterprise in Pembrokeshire. Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembrokeshire Science and Technology Park, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire SA72 6UN

Whether you've always wanted to start your own business or your circumstances require you to consider self-employment, we are here to help. The information on practical support available from these pages will help you on your journey. Take the first steps into self-employment. We help aspiring business owners overcome the challenges they face on their journey to starting a business.