Business Support

Businesses wishing to relocate to Dorset can benefit from a comprehensive support framework facilitated by the Invest in Dorset Team, comprising:

Tailored commercial property searches, encompassing location guidance, property tours, and orientation visits, provided at no cost.
Facilitation of connections with legal, financial, and commercial property experts, along with access to their respective services.
Assistance with employment matters, including access to labour market insights, introductions to recruitment agencies and training partners.
Guidance on international trade, as well as more local information on Trading Standards requirements.
Customised introduction services to assist businesses with the relocation to Dorset.
Access to finance and funding opportunities as well as other business support within the Dorset area.
Provision of business advice and access to specialist services.
Introductions to business mentoring services and networking opportunities.
Access to local business intelligence and information.

The Invest in Dorset Team comprises economic development expertise committed to facilitating investment and expansion prospects within Dorset. Our mission is to ensure that companies and investors receive comprehensive assistance to thrive within our region.

More information

Business Growth Dorset

For more information on the business support, resources, information, and growth programmes available to help you start-up, scale-up and sustain your business visit Business Growth Dorset.

Sector Specific Support

For sector specific support visit the dedicated sectors page on Business Growth Dorset

Framework for Growth

This strategic document, published by Dorset LEP in March 2025, sets out a shared understanding and ambition for the Pan-Dorset area to provide an evidenced starting point for businesses, partners and stakeholders to collaborate to stimulate growth and improve the prospects for people living in the Pan-Dorset area.

BCP Council

For more information on the business support programmes available from BCP Council as well as information specific to businesses in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area please visit the BCP Council Business website

Dorset Council

For more information on the business support programmes available from Dorset Council as well as information specific to businesses in the Dorset area please visit the Dorset Council Business website

Commercial Property Search

For more information on finding suitable premises or land in the Dorset LEP area please visit our Commercial Property Search page

Visiting and Living in Dorset

Visit these websites to find out more about Visiting Dorset and Living in Dorset.