Help - Invest in Derbyshire Dales

Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging time, and accessing trusted business advice along the way can give you the extra confidence you need to be successful. As an established business, you already know a lot but you may need help to access funding, advice on specific issues, or find training for your staff. Whether a start-up or trading business looking to grow, we can help you directly, or point you in the right direction.

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.

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.

We're here to help with all of your business needs.

Steve Capes - Director of Regeneration and Policy
Amanda Brown - Economic Development Manager
Gill Chapman - Economic Development and Tourism Officer
Nancy Maitland - Economic Development and Tourism Officer
Christina Trindade - Business Adviser
Esther Stewart - Monitoring & Business Support Officer

Contact Us

Telephone: 01629 761100
Email: economicdevelopment@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

Running Your Business

Growing Your Business

Funding Your Business

Meet The Team

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More Business Help and Information

Business Advice Service

Economic Plans and Area Information

Economic Research and Insights

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Commercial Property Search

Useful Links

Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

Running Your Business

Growing Your Business

Funding Your Business

Meet The Team

Contact Us

More Business Help and Information

Business Advice Service

Economic Plans and Area Information

Economic Research and Insights

Meet The Team

Contact Us

Commercial Property Search

Business Matters

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Useful Links