West Devon Business Information Point is the Local Enterprise Agency for West Devon and has been operating as a source of information and advice for businesses since September 1993.

It is a non-profit making company limited by guarantee.

The function of WDBIP is to assist businesses with their development and sustainability, helping to improve their competitiveness, which, in turn, leads to increased profitability and employment.

WDBIP holds the contract for the delivery of the Small Business Service (SBS) in West Devon, which enables us to support business start-ups with one-to-one counseling and workshops in various topics.

Other activities include training, grant sourcing, market research, feedback to the Local Authorities and public agencies on the needs of the rural business community, promotion of West Devon as an area to live and work and supporting various business and community groups in the region.

In 1998 WDBIP launched their business support project for agricultural and land based businesses in West Devon - Agri-BIP.

Agri-BIP assists agricultural and land based businesses that are facing enormous change in the current economic climate. The Agri-BIP project is currently available in the South West.

The above services offered by WDBIP & Agri-BIP are free, impartial and confidential.

The European Regional Development Fund, Devon Renaissance/SWRDA, West Devon Borough Council, East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, Business Link, Red Meat Industry Forum and local farmers/businesses fund WDBIP and Agri-BIP.