Derbyshire Business Start-Up Support Scheme

Derbyshire County Council

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This scheme is open to people who are starting their own business, or have recently set up a business in the last 12 months. They must be registered as trading in Derbyshire or Derby City.

A team of local expert business advisers offer free and impartial advice and support tailored to your needs.

The scheme offers free business advice for start-ups in the following areas:

Amber Valley
Bolsover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire Dales
Derby City
High Peak
North East Derbyshire
South Derbyshire

The scheme is funded through the East Midlands County Combined Authority’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

If you are based in one of these areas email business@derbyshire.gov.uk with:

A brief description of your business venture or idea
Your current status; idea stage, first 3-months of trading, 3 to 12 months trading
Your contact details: name, address of your business, email, preferred telephone number

Find Out More

If your business is, or will be based in the Erewash district, support is provided by the Erewash Partnership. Please contact 0115 946 8839 for more details.

If you would like to know more about the support available from the Growth Hub please complete the form below.

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