We’re here to support businesses in Rutland to grow and develop. We can offer a range of free advice, guidance & signposting to help your business including:
- Help to locate funding for your business start-up or growth plans. Grants & interest free loans may be available.
- Finding suitable premises for your business in the local area.
- @RutlandBusiness Twitter & Facebook accounts dedicated to the latest business announcements, funding releases, events & workshops.
- Close links with local employers & educational establishments to help you with apprenticeships and training support
- Direct links to the Signpost 2 Grow Service provided by the Local Enterprise Partnership helping you access free business mentoring and funding
- Direct links to the Skills Service helping businesses to fill skills gaps and develop employability skills in young people.
- Extensive professional networks & details of local networking events that can link businesses with potential customers & suppliers.
- Help to make you aware of relevant legislation & requirements when setting up or relocating your business. E.g. Planning consent, Building Control, Licencing requirements, Food Safety, Business Rates etc.
- Advice on marketing your business
- Access to business training & coaching events. Some of these may be free.
For more information on the services we provide, or if you simply want to discuss a potential business idea in complete confidence, please email jfrieland@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 722577 or call in to The King Centre at Barleythorpe weekdays 0830 – 1700
