The Derbyshire Dales Accelerator programme (funded by the UK Government 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.
Case Studies
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Fit Missions
A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.
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White Peak Design and Build Ltd
This design and build company has purchased innovative new drone technology with the aid of a £13,602 Business Development Grant.
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Eyam Brewery
A £4,599 Small Business Adaptation Grant has helped a local microbrewery to extend their market into canned beers.
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.
Funding Your Business
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.
More Business Help and Information
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Business Advice Service
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.
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Economic Plans and Area Information
The Council's aims, priorities, and actions, are published in the Economic Plan, which sits alongside our current Covid Economic Recovery Plan.
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Economic Research and Insights
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.
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Meet The Team
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.
From left to right...
- Steve Capes - Director of Place & Economy
- Christina Trindade - Business Adviser
- Esther Stewart - Monitoring & Business Support Officer
- Nancy Maitland - Economic Development and Tourism Officer
- Amanda Brown - Economic Development Manager
- Gill Chapman - Economic Development and Tourism Officer
Contact Us
- Telephone: 01629 761100
- Email: economicdevelopment@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Commercial Property Search
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