Starting Your Business

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Take advantage of the wide range of free training and support courses available to all types of businesses.

Organisations offering Training and Events

The D2N2 Growth Hub offer a large programme of events and workshops for established businesses, start-up businesses (under 12 months old), and pre-start businesses.  You will find a wide range of events covering everything from HR right through to Social Media and Business Start Up programmes.

Events are hosted by the D2N2 Growth Hub team directly or through our extensive partner network are free of charge and open to all businesses in the Derbyshire Dales.  

Other organisations offering events

Business Peak District  a free membership organisation which hosts networking events and have an annual conference, generally around a specific topic. 

Visit Peak District and Derbyshire – a paid for membership organisation which puts on events and training for tourism businesses 

HMRC has a large selection of webinars and guidance to support businesses of all sectors and sizes.

Chamber of Commerce have a wide range of events available to members and sometimes non-members (some may be chargeable)

Intellectual Property provides training and support on intellectual property.

 

 

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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