More help and advice

We work with local partnership organisations to assist people to start new businesses. 

Those considering starting their own business or within the first 12 months of trading can benefit from the Derbyshire Business Start-Up Support Scheme

The Business start-up programme offers a combination of advice and grant support, the adviser can advise on all aspects of setting up and running a business as well as access to funding.  

If you're thinking about starting your own business, but not sure how, then the Derbyshire Business Start-Up Support Scheme scheme can help.

The EMCCA Growth Hub can also offer advice to help entrepreneurs develop their business idea.  

The East Midlands Chamber of Commerce (opens new window) also offer a wide range of business and enterprise advice. It's a great place to start for all kinds of business support, sign up for a training course (opens new window) or find out what events (opens new window) are being held around Derbyshire.

Register with the council

Businesses operating from a commercial site or premises within the High Peak need to comply with legislation and register with us, read here what we need from you.

We produce a monthly newsletter to help entrepreneurs keep up to date on key business news, new sources of funding and local events.

HM Revenues & Customs

The HMRC has produced a useful guide to take you through everything you need to know about tax when starting a business (opens new window).

Further advice

GOV.UK Business & self-employed advice (opens new window) 
King's Trust
Enterprise Nation (opens new window)
Start Up Donut (opens new window)
Business Peak District
Amazon Small Business Accelerator