Got a business idea? Just started out?
If you need advice to turn your idea into a reality or have already started trading (within the last 12 months), we're here to help you. If your business (including new social enterprises) is, or will be, based in Derbyshire or Derby City, this is your chance to get the support you need to succeed.
Expert support, tailored to you
Our team of experienced local business advisers are ready to guide you every step of the way, completely free of charge. You’ll get:
- mentoring business and financial planning
- marketing strategy support
- signposting to other suitable sources of support
Support available across Derbyshire
We're supporting start-ups in:
- Amber Valley
- Bolsover
- Chesterfield
- Derbyshire Dales
- Derby City
- High Peak
- North East Derbyshire
- South Derbyshire
If your business is, or will be, based in one of these districts, please complete our online form below to register your interest in the Business Start-Up Programme. Express your interest for business start-up support
Or you can email business@derbyshire.gov.uk with:
- your name, business address, email, and phone number
- a short description of your business or idea
- your current trading status (0 to 3 months, or 3 to 12 months trading)
What happens next?
Once you express your interest, you will be asked to book onto an online information session. Attendance at this session is mandatory before you can access further support. The session provides:
- An overview of the Business Start-Up Programme
- The support available from the scheme
- Guidance on next steps
The Derbyshire Business Start-Up Support Scheme is funded by the East Midlands County Combined Authority's Shared Prosperity Fund.
If your business is based in Erewash
Support for businesses in Erewash is provided by the Erewash Partnership. For more details, please contact:
Erewash Partnership
Telephone: 0115 946 8839
Testimonials
Adrian Bardan, The Tailored Woodshop, South Derbyshire said:
" The Derbyshire Business Start-Up Scheme is a brilliant source of support when starting a business feels overwhelming—it provides clear guidance when you need it most and helps you focus on the steps required for laying down the foundation of the business.”
Liam John Burgoyne, Ezcastr limited, Amber Valley said:
" The service provided was undoubtedly the key factor in me finishing the idea. The passion and competence from the staff maintained my motivation and focus.”
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Business Start-Up Scheme or the grant process, please get in touch
Derbyshire Business Start-Up - Expression of Interest