The Derbyshire Dales Accelerator programme (funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by Derbyshire Dales District Council via East Midlands Chamber) has enabled this award winning tourism business to access a wide range of business support. This includes 1:1 specialist advice, an energy audit of the property, a decarbonisation grant and free training courses. Read the full case study here.
A £2,158 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council enabled a local design consultancy to purchase new laser survey equipment
A Small Business Adaptation Grant of £2,842 from Derbyshire Dales District Council enabled this local motorcycle business to purchase new diagnostic equipment.
This local fitness company has purchased new machines funded by a £5,258 Small Business Adaptation Grant awarded by Derbyshire Dales District Council.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for grant funding? Need advice on growing your business? Contact us for business support; If we can't help directly, we'll point you in the right direction to find the help you need.
The Council's aims, priorities, and actions, are published in the Economic Plan, which sits alongside our current Covid Economic Recovery Plan.
Research to inform decisions about our local economy, including insights into the volume and value of tourism, and business needs and trends across the district.
Whether you are just starting out, or have been in business for some time, we're here to help with all of your business needs.
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