Business Support
Chesterfield Business Support
Business Support
There are a number of organisations who are readily available to help your business grow:
Business Link provide a comprehensive website packed with information to help people develop their business ideas and grow www.businesslink.gov.uk They also offer telephone support 0845 600 9 006.
Derbyshire Enterprise Agency Ltd (DEA) is a not-for-profit company that offers business advice and support services to start-up and existing business in Chesterfield and Derbyshire. Business Link no longer offers face to face advice but DEA will provide a free half hour meeting with their business advisor (but charge for service after initial meeting). Call 01246 207207 to arrange an appointment or visit www.derbyshireenterpriseagency.org for more information.
Derbyshire Job Centre Plus can help with recruitment or information about local labour availability, wage rates, employment subsidies or training. A package of assistance can be tailor-made to meet your needs. This may include; pre-employment courses to prepare people for specific entry criteria; Work Trials which allow job seekers and the business to test out a job for a couple of weeks before making a commitment; and help for applicants with tools, clothes etc. In addition if you are registered unemployed and have been in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance for more than 6 months, then Job Centre Plus can advise you about New Enterprise Allowance which offers financial assistance to help you start a business. Contact Derbyshire Jobcentre Plus on 01246 343100.
Disability Dynamics provide one-to-one support for people with disabilities who wish to start their own business or become self employed. For further information please call 01329 841814 or visit www.disabilitydynamics.co.uk
HM Revenue & Customs HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC's) UK wide network of specially trained Business Education and Support Teams can help you understand your tax responsibilities, and give you the confidence to get it right, first time. HMRC run workshops on a variety of subjects at locations throughout the country. The services are free of charge and are designed for everyone in business, especially new businesses or new employers. For further information please call 0845 603 2691 or visit www.hmrc.gov.uk
Loundsley Green Enterprise Coaching Project can provide support to start-ups for people living in or close to Loundsley Green. For further information please call Paul Davies 07753 605272 or visit www.lgct.org.uk
Useful Information in Chesterfield
Chamber of Commerce & Local Networks - The British Chambers of Commerce form a network of 100 quality-accredited Chambers throughout the UK. Becoming a member of a Chamber gives a business access to services such as training, information, resources, networking and savings on essential overheads. Click here for the local Chamber of Commerce (Derbyshire)
The Business Advice Website
http://www.thebusinessadvicewebsite.co.uk/
Chesterfield Borough Council can help you to market your commercial premises for free. To include your property in the Sites and Premises Guide please call 01246 345 255 or simply e-mail your contact details along with details of your property (including a photo if possible) to claire.cunningham@chesterfield.gov.uk
Conference Derbyshirecan help you find a conference venue in Derbyshire which includes some great Chesterfield options. Call 01332 285531 or visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com/conference/
Source Derbyshire - The main objective of the website is to advertise potential new contracts that businesses can bid for and to make it easier for businesses to find out about new sources of potential revenue. As well as new contract opportunities, you will also find a list of recurring contracts which you may also be able to bid for in the future. Source Derbyshire
Trusted Trader Scheme (Derbyshire County Council) can help individuals find honest and reliable traders who commit to doing a good job for a fair price. It includes plumbers, builders, roofers, decorators, joiners, electricians, gardeners, retailers and many more. Businesses can use the Trusted Trader website to find out more about the benefits of being a Derbyshire Trusted Trader and learn how to sign up.
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