This report examines how alternative business support models, such as accelerators and incubators, are being used to allow more small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to achieve rapid growth and support their recovery post COVID-19. It also highlights the growing importance of small business support ecosystems and provides information for accountants and small and medium-sized practices looking to collaborate with these new support models. The report is based on a number of case studies from around the world and provides practical insight to SMEs and accountants looking to interact with these support models.