Listed below are a selection of organisations and websites which are useful for businesses and commerce in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region.
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Gov.uk www.gov.uk This site centralises a number of individual Government websites and covers a wide range of information for businesses as well as individuals. |
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UK Trade Info www.uktradeinfo.com Managed by HM Revenue & Customs Trade Statistics unit for the purpose of publishing and hosting UK trade statistics data. These statistics record the movement - for trade purposes - of visible goods between the UK and both EU and non-EU countries. |
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ACAS www.acas.org.uk Acas can help you solve your problems quickly. From free Advice and Online Tools all the way up to bespoke consultancy, training programmes and up-to-date information. |
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British Chambers of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk Find your local accredited Chamber of Commerce. |
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Carbon Trust www.carbontrust.co.uk Specialist support to help business and the public sector by cutting carbon emissions, saving energy, commercialising low carbon technologies and low cost financing of energy efficient equipment. |
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Chesterfield Innovation Centres www.innovationchesterfield.co.uk The Chesterfield Innovation Centres at Tapton Park and Dunston were built by Chesterfield Borough Council to provide modern high specification workspace and in-house support services to attract new innovative businesses to the Chesterfield area. |
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Conference Derbyshire www.conference-derbyshire.co.uk Introducing a broad range of venues from stadia to stately homes, from traditional to state-of-the-art for 10 to 1,000 delegates. A complimentary service to find the perfect venue. |
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Department for International Trade www.gov.uk/dit Let us help you to internationalise.We provide business opportunities, expert trade advice and support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas. The site also contains specific country information. |
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Derbyshire Economic Partnership www.derbyshireeconomicpartnership.org.uk The Derbyshire Economic Partnership (DEP), brings together public, private and third sectors to facilitate an effective and co-ordinate approach to economic development across Derbyshire. |
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Derbyshire Enterprise Agency www.derbyshireenterpriseagency.org DEA offers a variety of programmes aimed at supporting pre-start and new businesses and is the enterprise provider of choice in Derbyshire. |
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Digital Derbyshire Programme www.derbyshire.gov.uk/business/community_broadband/ The Digital Derbyshire Programme is investing at least £15 million in Derbyshire's biggest ever upgrade of broadband speeds. |
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Digital Growth Programme www.ebusinessclub.biz/ Support to help businesses embrace the digital world through free action-planning workshops, awareness-raising seminars, digital business advice and grant-funding opportunities. |
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East Midlands Business Ltd www.embltd.co.uk EMB Ltd is a joint venture formed by the three Chambers of Commerce that previously provided Business Link services across the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire areas. |
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EMITA www.emita.org.uk The East Midlands International Trade Association (emita) is an independent association established to promote international trade and export expertise amongst the regions businesses. |
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Enterprise Europe Network www.enterprise-europe.co.uk Enterprise Europe Network is the European Commission’s official business gateway to SMEs and offers support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the opportunities in the European Union. |
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Export Britain www.exportbritain.org.uk Export Britain showcases the opportunities for UK exporters in key international markets, and the support available from British Chambers and Business Groups both in the UK and around the world to help UK exporters compete in the global marketplace. |
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Exportit www.exportit.co.uk ExportIT provides a simple Question and Answer area and a discussion Forum for exporters and importers. |
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Ingenuity Knowledge Hub www.ingenuitygateway.com Ingenuity, the University of Nottingham's local business network is the route to take specifically for small and medium-sized businesses who want to find out more about how a relationship with the University can help them. |
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Inspiring The Future www.inspiringthefuture.org Inspiring the Future is a free service which allows people from all sectors and professions to work with state schools and colleges to help young people achieve their potential. |
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Invest in Derby www.investinderby.co.uk Invest in Derby supports inward investment into the Derby area. |
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Invest in Nottingham www.investinnottingham.com Invest in Nottingham is the official inward investment agency for Nottingham. Our aim is to promote Nottingham globally as a preferred business location and a key place to invest. |
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Labour market statistics (Nomis) www.nomisweb.co.uk Nomis is a service provided by the Office for National Statistics, to give you free access to the most detailed and up-to-date UK labour market statistics from official sources. |
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Lightspeed Derby www.lightspeedderby.com LightSpeed Derby is a partnership of organisations in Derby that has been working to bring high quality, reliable, affordable and consistent superfast broadband. |
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Local Enterprise Partnership (D2N2 LEP) www.d2n2lep.org Local Enterprise Partnerships are locally-owned partnerships between local authorities and businesses and play a central role in determining local economic priorities and undertaking activities to drive economic growth and the creation of local jobs. |
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Market Access Database madb.europa.eu The Market Access Database is an important operational tool of the European Union's Market Access Strategy. The Market Access Strategy is a key pillar of the EU's Trade Policy which aims to reduce the obstacles faced by European exporters. |
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Office for National Statistics www.ons.gov.uk ONS is responsible for the production of a wide range of economic and social statistics and the compilation, analysis and dissemination of these statistics relating to the United Kingdom. |
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Open to Export www.opentoexport.com Open to Export is a community driven service for small and medium sized businesses, looking for help and support in exporting from the UK. The service is delivered by hibu (UK) Ltd, in partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). |
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Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk A collaboration between businesses and local authorities to determine economic priorities and boost growth. The authorities are Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Doncaster, NE Derbyshire, Rotherham, and Sheffield. |
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Source East Midlands www.sourceeastmidlands.co.uk Making it easier for businesses to find out about new supply opportunities in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. |
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Superfast Broadband For Notts www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/broadband/ People who live or work in villages across Nottinghamshire are being urged to pledge their support for “Superfast Broadband in Notts”. Just click on the link above to sign the online petition. |
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Technology Strategy Board www.innovateuk.org The Technology Strategy Board is the UK’s national innovation agency. Our goal is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation through financial and other support. |
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The Derbyshire Network www.thederbyshirenetwork.org The Derbyshire Network has been established to promote, support and actively encourage the culture of lifelong learning and economic development within the Derbyshire area. |
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Visit Peak District Guide 2016 www.visitpeakdistrict.com/visitorguide-orderform.aspx Order the Peak District & Derbyshire Guide 2016, for all you need to know about the area from places to stay, things to see & do, events and much more, delivered to your doorstep. |
