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Business Enterprise

A key aspect of success in business is to be in touch with the best sources of information. 

There is a wealth of information available on the web.  Listed below are useful sources of inforamtion and assistance from  local and national organisations. 

If the required information cannot be found directly on these websites, there are several organisations that operate at a local level to help with business development - notably Derbyshire Business Link & Staffordshire Business Link.

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	Advantage West Midlands West Midlands Regional Development Agency - works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop strategies and support projects that will help transform the economy.
	BizFizz An innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage.
	Business Enterprise Support A service dedicated to offering high quality advice, guidance and training to individuals, employed or unemployed, launching into self-employment or existing businesses looking for growth.   Contact Phone:   0800 45 88 797 Email:   info@enterprisesupport.org Address:   Business Enterprise Support Limited, Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1SN
	Business in the Community A unique independent business-led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.
	Business Link National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service. Derbyshire - Staffordshire   Contact Phone:   0845 601 1038
	CBI Directory A verified guide to businesses in the UK, listing over 2000 member companies and other leading UK organisations covering 32 industry categories.   Contact Phone:   020 7395 8231
	Cobweb Finds and publishes practical information that helps entrepreneurs start up and run their small businesses.
	Companies House Incorporates and dissolves limited companies; examines and stores company information delivered under the Companies Act.
	Country Land and Business Association Organisation safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales. Members service with local representatives.
	Criminal Records Bureau Helps organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.
	Department of Trade & Industry Working to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation
	Derbyshire Chamber Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.
	Development Trusts Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community
	East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) 1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
	Engineering Employers Federation Provides business support in employment relations and employment law, health, safety and environment, manufacturing performance, and education and skills.   Contact Phone:   020 7222 7777 or 01572 723711 Email:   info@eef-eastmids.org.uk Address:   Broadway House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NQ
	Enterprise Quest Tips, ideas, know-how and resources for small business and home business owners
	Enterprise Streak An initiative to help young people aged 14-30 to develop their enterprising skills in the East Midlands by giving them confidence to do something new and entrepeneurial with their lives or careers.
	Federation of Small Businesses Works mainly as a campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Comprehensive website.
	Forum for the Future Works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future. Works on farming related sustainability issues.
	Hayfield Development Trust To initiate, support and progress projects in the Hayfield area, that the existing statutory bodies are either not able or not willing to undertake.
	High Peak Manufacturing Task Force Led by High Peak Borough Council the group provides advice and networking opportunities for manufacturing and engineering industries.   Contact Phone:   0845 129 7777 ext 3528 Email:   lawrencem@highpeak.gov.uk Address:   High Peak Economic Development Team, Hayfield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith ,High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0QJ
	Information and Advice for Employers Produced by Jobcentre Plus, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Business Link, for brokers and advisers dealing with enquiries from employers in the East Midlands.
	j4b Comprehensive information on grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated daily.
	Just Derbyshire Derbyshire local business community portal offering a wide variety of links to support services, events and contact details for a number of business to business services.
	Midlands Engineering Industries Redeployment Group (MEIRG) A free service helping employers and employees realize the potential of redeployment and matching the right skills to the right engineering sectors through office-based and mobile resources.   Contact Phone:   01332 371 494 Email:   enquiries@meirg.org.uk Address:   10 Pride Point Drive, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8BX
	Minority Enterprises East Midlands MEEM is a partnership of minority businesses and others that provides a strategic voice and conduit to inform and influence policy makers.
	National Federation of Enterprise Agencies Network of not-for-profit agencies supporting small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of services - targeting pre-start, start-up and micro businesses.
	National Rural Knowledge Exchange Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas.
	New Economics Foundation An independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being.
	ProHelp A national network of over 1,000 professional firms who give their time and expertise for free to local community groups and voluntary organisations.
	Regional Enterprise & Development Acting as the gateway to business development, consultancy, research and training solutions at the University of Derby.   Contact Phone:   01332 590 500 Email:   enquiries-admissions@derby.ac.uk Address:   Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
	Small Business Service An agency of the DTI aining to make the UK an enterprise society, facilitating the starting and growth of businesses.  Runs Business Link
	Think Local Business Directory Free of charge on-line business directory supported by Stafford Borough Council and Stafford Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Staffordshire Moorlands and East Staffordshire areas.   Contact Phone:   01785 619 584 or 01785 257 057
	UK Trade & Investment Government organisation dedicated to helping business export and grow overseas.   Contact Phone:   020 7215 8000 Address:   Tay House, 300 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4DX
	VIRSA (Village Retail Services Association) VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop.
	Women in Rural Enterprise National business club for rural women, offering a dynamic member package of practical and specific business services and support for women in rural enterprise.