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STEAM

Tourism is an important element of the Dales economy. Research undertaken in 2019 by Global Tourism Solutions using the STEAM model shows that the volume and value of the visitor economy has increased significantly over the 10-year period to 2019:

From 2009 to 2019:

  • The economic impact of the visitor economy increased by 88% to £484m.
  • Employment (full time equivalent) in the sector increased by 40% to 8k.
  • Overnight staying visitors increased by 36%.
  • Self-catering accommodation (including cottages, campsites and hostels) doubled to nearly 1500 establishments.

Download the STEAM Research Report 2019 (PDF 2.3 MB)

Derbyshire Dales Business Survey

Derbyshire Dales District Council carries out business surveys every few years with a view to establishing business needs and trends across the district.

Download the latest Derbyshire Dales Business Survey from October 2018 (PDF 848 KB)

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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More Business Help and Information

  • Business Advice Service

    Looking for grant funding? Need advice on growing your business? Contact us for business support; If we can't help directly, we'll point you in the right direction to find the help you need.

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  • Economic Plans and Area Information

    The Council's aims, priorities, and actions, are published in the Economic Plan, which sits alongside our current Covid Economic Recovery Plan.

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  • Economic Research and Insights

    Research to inform decisions about our local economy, including insights into the volume and value of tourism, and business needs and trends across the district.

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  • 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.

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    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

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