The UK government has a keen interest in supporting and encouraging enterprise. Businesses provide goods and services at home (domestic) and abroad (exports).Businesses also provide employment and pay tax; therefore providing a vital input into funding public services such as the National Health Service and Education.  Within the budget allocated to regional governments, a certain  allocation is dedicated to support the development and growth of businesses.  Funding is distributed to various departments; for example Education & Training, Economic Development.  Departments will further distribute the funding to local councils and other major players who provide support in developing regional and local economies.  Local councils may also put specific projects or programmes out to tender, which private companies can compete for to deliver.  In addition, numerous private companies have set up right across the UK to provide networking opportunities, programmes and moral support for entrepreneurs.