Funding Your Business

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Business and Community Grants

Four grant schemes are currently available - for business projects across a range of sectors (Rural Innovation Grant scheme) and community projects to support local community initiatives...

Business Growth Grant

Developing your businesses but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for grant funding via our Business Growth Grant scheme.

Business Development Grant

Developing your businesses but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for grant funding via our Business Development Grant scheme.

Small Business Adaptation Grants

This grant may be for you if you have a project between £2500 and £10000. Read on for more detail.

Funding for Start Ups

Accessing finance for start up businesses can be challenging. With no track record and initial start-up costs to consider, finding funding to assist you can be crucial.

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Funding for Existing Businesses

Businesses in the Derbyshire Dales can access grant funding from various sources and it's worth signing up to organisation newsletters to keep up to date.

Sources of Finance

Funding for your business, whether you're a pre-start, start-up or established business, can be sourced from a number of different places. Here are the main sources.

Case Studies

Sparke Club founders

Sparke Club Ltd

Prototype new product development software has been aided by a £7,680 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council.

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Pizza

D’alessandro’s

This local pizzeria has increased productivity using a £8k Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council.

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Delta Sim printers

Delta Sim Technologies Ltd

3D printers, bought with a £2,930 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council, have increased productivity at this sim racing technology company.

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Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

When setting up your own business, preparation is key - we're here to provide guidance and signposting to ensure you are well equipped to deal with the journey ahead. Get the information you may need when starting up and running your business, as well as further advice and useful links.

Running Your Business

Setting up and running a business can be a challenge but help is on hand from Derbyshire Dales District Council and others to help make the journey as painless as possible. Established businesses can get help directly from our business adviser and many other useful resources.

Growing Your Business

Once your business is well-established and profitable you may want to grow and expand it further. If you are not satisfied with maintaining your current operation and want to increase your market share, and profits, you'll need to develop a solid strategy for business growth.

Whether you are looking to launch a start-up, expand your current business, or become more resource efficient, you will most likely need some financial support. Business funding can come in many forms and we are ideally placed to advise you on the latest and most suitable options.