Funding Your Business

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At any stage during the lifetime of your business, you may find that you need additional help with your finances.

There are a number of different funding opportunities that are available to a business.

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Business and Community Grants

Four grant schemes will be available soon - for business projects across a range of sectors (Rural Innovation Grant scheme) and community projects to support local community initiatives (Community...

Business Growth Grant

Developing your business with a large project but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for a grant via our Business Growth Grant scheme.

Business Development Grant

Have a project, but need help with funding? If so you may be eligible for grant funding via our Business Development Grant scheme.

Small Business Adaptation Grant

This grant may be for you if you have a small project to adapt or improve your business. Read on for more detail.

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Funding for Start Ups

Accessing finance for start up businesses can be challenging. With no track record and initial start-up costs to consider, finding funding to assist you can be crucial.

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Funding for Existing Businesses

Businesses in the Derbyshire Dales can access grant funding from various sources and it's worth signing up to organisation newsletters to keep up to date.

Sources of Finance

Funding for your business, whether you're a pre-start, start-up or established business, can be sourced from a number of different places. Here are the main sources.

Case Studies

  • Salt Street using equipment
    Salt Street Productions

    Salt Street Productions Ltd

    New video equipment funded by an £8k Small Business Adaptaiton Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council proves a game-changer.

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  • Calver village green play area
    Calver village green play area

    Calver Parish Council

    A £5,919 Community Resilience Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council paid for the ground preparation and surfacing for this new children’s play

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  • Steven Howard
    Steven Howard

    ND Garden Design

    A £3,397 Small Business Adaptation Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council was invested in new design technology.

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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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