Business support
Looking to grow your organisation? Several business support services are on hand to ensure you have the right tools and guidance to enable your growth.
A number of organisations also offer support on local tendering opportunities, skills and funding opportunities.
Find out below about the latest advice and funding schemes available to firms in Chesterfield or simply complete the following form and we will connect you with an advisor to support your business.
Chat about how you can innovate and grow
Access a one-to-one business review with a local adviser to talk through your growth plans.
Your adviser could cover innovation, marketing, training workshops or available funding. They could also connect you to the latest skills and recruitment information and those who know about available and upcoming commercial property.
Email info@chesterfield.co.uk for a referral to local advisers including the Chesterfield Innovation Support Programme and the Derbyshire Accelerator. Alternatively, complete our online form at the top of the page, which specifies the details we need to make your referral.
Apply for funding and grants
Would your business benefit by unlocking funding or grants?
Programmes available in Chesterfield and Derbyshire could help you access new technology or improve productivity. They could support product development or enable you to access new markets.
Find current opportunities on our funding and grants page.
Get your business idea off the ground
Support is available if you would like to set up your own business in Chesterfield.
The Derbyshire Business Support Start-Up Scheme helps residents in Chesterfield and Derbyshire to set up. It can also guide anyone who has set up a business within the last year.
The scheme offers dedicated advice, including business planning, financial planning, and marketing support. You receive funded mentoring and get the help you need to succeed.
Entrepreneurs can also apply for up to £10,000 in start-up funding.
Find the services you need in our Chesterfield business directory
Chesterfield is home to many professional service and business support organisations.
Our directory of Chesterfield Champions showcases the range of options available to you for financial, legal and other business support services in the area.
What’s more, we’re positive you’ll receive excellent customer service, and no-nonsense, practical advice from our town’s organisations.
Learn and grow your network at training courses and events
Learn and grow through training courses including marketing, management, team leading, green skills and more.
Many options are part- or fully-funded, for example through the Chesterfield Innovation Support Project and Derbyshire Accelerator.
Meet and connect with local professionals at our town’s growing business events programme.
Some of the town’s major events include:
- Celebrate Chesterfield Business Conference and Exhibition
- Chesterfield Investment Summit
- Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Employability Conference
- Chesterfield Marketing Meet Up
- Chesterfield Business Expo
