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.