Business support and advice

This section provides an introduction to business support services available in the Allerdale area. There is a short introduction to each service and a more detailed service overview can be found by clicking the relevant link.

Events

Make Enterprise…...work for you! Free taster sessions with Ways into Successful Enterprise:

Tuesday 22nd June, The Oval Centre, Workington, 01946 834321

Wednesday 23rd June, The Settlement, Maryport, 01900 819783

Tuesday 29th June, Market Hall, Wigton, 01900 702969

Download the leaflet at the foot of the page.

Flood advice

See our flood advice for business page for resources, help and advice for flood affected businesses. Information includes what to do after a flood, commercial property available in the area and business rates information.


 

The government has launched a campaign called 'Real Help Now'. The website has practical tips for business and individuals requiring business related support and assistance.

If your business is struggling because of the recession please visit our recession advice webpages.  

 

Business Link Northwest

Business Link services in Allerdale  are perhaps more suited to businesses that are already up and running and are looking for the assistance they need to grow and compete successfully. However, if you are thinking of setting up your own business, Business Link have experienced advisors who can give you support and point you in the right direction.

The Business Link North West website also has an information page with many tools and techniques to help beat the credit crunch.

 

InBiz

INBIZ helps both individual and group enterprises with business ideas, developing the skills they need to run a business and give them a helping hand into trading environment. They also offer advice, support and guidance to other agencies involved within the enterprise field.

 

West Cumbria Development Agency

West Cumbria Development Agency (WCDA) was established in 1988 to encourage economic development in the boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland. The particular aim of the agency is to promote business development in the area by working with companies thinking of moving to the area, supporting existing businesses and helping new businesses to get started.

 

University of Cumbria

The new University of Cumbria is offering business support services to enterprises and individuals in Allerdale, some of which are receiving final support from Allerdale Borough Council. A comprehensive list of these services can be found on the University of Cumbria business support page.

 

Ways into Successful Enterprise

Enterprise Coaching is a service for those with the interest and potential to develop a career in enterprise, be it through self-employment or starting a small business, or to consider other options including volunteering or training.

 

Environmental Guidance for Businesses

Free environmental guidance for small businesses can be found at Netregs, a partnership between the Environment Agency in England and Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland.

 

Health for Work Adviceline for Small Business

The free Health for Work Adviceline for Small Business helps you to quickly and effectively address the issue of employee health, minimise the impact of staff illness, and provide essential support to staff with physical or mental health issues

Please Note: External links below are for sample information only. Allerdale Borough Council is not responsible for, and does not endorse their content.


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last updated 02 September 2010