Vision Derbyshire Start up business scheme

Thinking of starting a new business in Derbyshire? Vision Derbyshire’s scheme for start-ups can offer advice, support and funding to get your idea off the ground! The Vision Derbyshire Business Start-Up Scheme is open to people who are thinking about starting a business or who have started a business in the last 12 months, registered in Derby or Derbyshire. A team of expert business advisers are in place to offer free and impartial one to one advice and support tailored to your needs, which includes: The scheme is open to all industry sectors. New social enterprises are also eligible to apply.
Financial planning
Marketing
Mentoring
Business planning
Signposting to other
suitable sources
of support
Grant funding of up to 50% of total project costs to a maximum of £10,000 per applicant is available, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Our business advisers will guide you through the application process.

Networking opportunities and help in securing a wide range of services necessary to help entrepreneurs turn their venture into a success are also part of the support package on offer. Vision Derbyshire is a collaboration of local authorities across Derbyshire delivering priority projects which have a positive impact on people’s lives and achieve greater council efficiency. “Working with a business adviser has helped me challenge my own perceptions of what opportunities may be available. Doors have opened that I didn’t know would be possible. The support I’ve received has been invaluable.” Suzanne Lloyd, Virtue Virtual Assistance, Chesterfield “My business adviser was a great sounding board, and it was great to be able to talk through lots of different ideas and have an independent viewpoint.I’ve now got an excellent toolkit which will stand me in good stead for the future!” Francesca McCann, North East Derbyshire

How we have helped:
VISION DERBYSHIRE
BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT SCHEME
To find out more about the Vision Derbyshire scheme go to: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/VisionDerbyshireBusinessSupport
Contact: business@derbyshire.gov.uk