D2N2 Growth Hub
The D2N2 Growth Hub links businesses with an ambition to grow in the D2N2 area, the UK's Most Inspirational Postcode, with support and information, the Growth Hub is the gateway for businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
For many businesses there are difficulties in finding a good supplier, a better deal, or even to decide what their strategy should be and what assistance might help them to realise their potential!
The overarching aim of the D2N2 Growth Hub is to improve the ability of businesses in the D2N2 area to value and engage appropriately with business service providers (be they public or private), and to help business service providers to improve their offer.
Access to free support from Derbyshire Business Advisors is available. email: info@d2n2growthhub.co.uk or telephone: 0333 006 9178.
Starting a new business
Starting up a new business for the first time can be an overwhelming and daunting process. Becoming self-employed can be very rewarding but requires research beforehand to ensure that you are fully prepared to build your new business. Vision Derbyshire Business Support scheme and D2N2 have help to get your business started.
Mentors
Businesses who do well often have outside help. If you think you could benefit from talking to someone with a lot of business experience, you can find a business mentor at mentorsme.co.uk
Mentorsme will put you in touch with mentoring organisations across the UK who can help you find the kind of mentor that suits you. Plus there's lots of advice on what to look for in a mentor.
If you would like to be a mentor and share your experience with a less experienced business person, the mentoring portal can help you find an organisation which can help.
HMRC
HMRC can help if you are starting a business or already an established business through video, webinars and online courses direct from HMRC.