Our Support

With 40 years’ experience in delivering organic business support to generations of families who have chosen self-employment, MENTA’s programmes – which are free at the point of delivery – help generate economic growth within the Norfolk and Suffolk communities.

Business Start Up Support

MENTA’s Startup Programme is the go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs across Norfolk and Suffolk, combining expert guidance, practical workshops, and tailored support. We now also offer subsidised training options for those who are not eligible for funded support, ensuring our services remain accessible to all.

DEEP - Digital Enterprise Engagement Programme

The DEEP (Digital Enterprise Engagement Programme) initiative focuses on bridging the digital divide for individuals and micro-businesses across Freeport East, encompassing Suffolk areas such as Felixstowe, Ipswich, Stowmarket, and Sudbury, as well as Essex locations like Harwich and Clacton.

Community soup

MENTA’s Community Soup programme is stirring up excitement in Southwold and the surrounding areas, bringing together local community groups in a vibrant, collaborative setting. This innovative initiative offers a unique space for groups to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities for growth and impact.

MENTAring

MENTA’s personalised one-to-one mentoring service designed specifically for self-employed individuals and small business owners.

Essential Business Guides

For more than twenty years, Essential Business has produced books, workbooks and training courses to help other business owners, advisors and educators with the practicalities and realities of running a business. MENTA are now the proud publishers of the Essential Business!

Clarity 4D Personality Profiling

Clarity4D provide personality profiles designed to improve people’s understanding of different personality types and their respective communication preferences.