Business Support

Business Support

‘Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?’

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Managed Workspace

Managed Workspace

DEA offers startups low cost easy in and easy out workspace accommodation.

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Virtual Office Services

Virtual Office Services

Not ready for your own office or premises? Click more to see our low cost virtual office services

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  • UK GDP in Q4 2011 down -0.2% in the quarter, up 0.8% in the year Commenting on the preliminary GDP estimates for Q4 2011, which were published today by the Office for National Statistics*, George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottin...
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  • John Foxcroft, Chairman of Derby-based engineering firm Garrandale Ltd, has retired from the Board of the Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA). A passionate supporter of local business and enterprise, Mr Foxcroft has served on the DEA Board for 15 years and also retires as its Chairman.
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Welcome to the Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA)

Starting a new business can be a daunting prospect but Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA) has more than 25 years experience of helping small firms to survive and prosper as well as assisting enterprising individuals to get their business idea off the ground.

DEA offers business start-ups in Derbyshire a wide range of support services, including:

  • Advice and information
  • Mentoring and guidance
  • Business training and development workshops
  • Networking events
  • Managed workspace (Brian Clough Business Centre, Derby)

A wholly owned subsidiary of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, DEA employs a team of experienced and accredited business advisers and delivers business start-up services across Derbyshire

As well as working with this national network, it has established close links with partners in Derbyshire to ensure new businesses in Derbyshire get off to the best possible start. For a full list of partners click here.

Services can be accessed at a number of key locations such as the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce in Chesterfield and Derby, The Brian Clough Business Centre in Derby, The George Holmes Business Centre in Swadlincote and municipal buildings in Glossop and Bolsover