Business Support - Advice on setting up a business

Thinking of Starting your own Business?

Starting and running your own business is very exciting but not always easy. There are a number of things you have to consider, you probably have the experience and knowledge you need to produce your product or sell your service, but haven’t had to deal with the finances or legal issues normally associated with businesses.

The success of your business will partly depend on your attitude and skills. This means being honest about a range of issues – your knowledge, your financial status and the personal qualities that you can bring to your new business.

Accessing support through Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA) increases your chance of business success. You can’t afford to miss out on the advice specifically designed for those starting out in business.

DEA's team of professional advisers can offer a helping hand, whether you want assistance evaluating your skills, reviewing your business idea or checking out its viability.  We will also be able to put you in touch with the right people to help with any skills development, training workshops or mentoring programmes you may need.

DEA will work with you to look at any issues and take a closer look at your business idea. In complete confidence with a business adviser, we can help you evaluate the business, review potential scenarios and discuss their implications. If, after this, you decide to go ahead with your idea, it will be with the benefit of having researched and discussed the situation with an impartial expert.

DEA can provide FREE access to the following:

• Professional business support to fit around your needs
• Online start-up diagnostics and planning tools
• Structured training workshops in critical skills development

We simply want to help you and your business to start, grow and succeed.

Don't delay - get started today!

For more information regarding DEA services or workshop dates please contact the Enterprise Coaching team on 0800 0939 594 or email ec@dncc.co.uk.