Starting Your Business

Employing People

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Taking on staff right at the start or later, once your business starts to grow, can feel like a daunting task but fortunately there is a lot of useful information available so that you can navigate your way through the requirements easily.

Ensure you are clear about what the expectations are from the role and what qualities you are looking for in a candidate. Your staff represent you and the business and you will be intrinsically linked.

Employment is a commitment on both sides so getting it right is important.

Useful Information

Useful information can be found in the following places:

  • 'Employing staff for the first time' on the Government website. This provides information on all aspects of employment; insurance, how much to pay, contractual relationships, pension schemes and who you need to tell.
  • ACAS; here you will find lots of free templates to help you prepare to take on new staff and also help with managing and disciplinary issues.
  • D2N2 Growth Hub website; here you'll find lots of useful advice from how to recruit and develop job specifications and descriptions, to how to deal with pensions and retirement.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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