Support for businesses in the Richmondshire area

Starting a business

We work alongside the Growth Hub for York and North Yorkshire to offer Richmondshire businesses free one-to-one support sessions with a Business Growth Manager. Advice is available on:

business planning
marketing
VAT
cash flow and budgeting
organisation development
managing staff
financing your business
accessing funding

For further information and to book an appointment please contact us.

Helping your business to grow or relocate

Working alongside the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Local Enterprise Partnership and other key partners, we provide a tailor made service for businesses in Richmondshire including:

identifying suitable sites and premises
providing advice on grants and available financial incentives
supporting your business with skills and training
linking you to key business partners and networks

Subscribe to our business newsletter

Our Business team produces a free bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides the latest news on:

local business news stories
events
training opportunities
grant funding

To receive our business newsletter please contact us.

Local business groups

There are a number of active business associations and networking groups in the area:

BizGroup66 is a local business networking and support group, based in and around Richmond and Barnard Castle
Richmond Business and Tourism Association offers membership to businesses in the Richmond area
Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Business Association brings together local businesses to promote the area for the benefit of businesses in the area
Lower Wensleydale Business Network
Richmondshire Business Network offers support to businesses in the Richmondshire area, including regular business breakfast events
Dales Business Women is a network for professional and entrepreneurial women

Further information

Organisations providing business support

There are a number of useful websites that provide a range of business advice:

GOV.UK Business Support offers guidance on starting a business and financial support
Department for International Trade provides advice on exporting including market information and funding to webinars and workshops
The Supply Chain links SMEs with regional supply chain opportunities as well as providing specialist advice and funding
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub is the best place to find local business networks and business experts, as well as advice on funding and workshops
York and North Yorkshire Jobs Fuse brings together the National Careers Service, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub to provide advice for job seekers and local employers
government's website (GOV.UK) provides advice on starting a business
Federation of Small Businesses supports small businesses
NECC membership provides access to a range of business support services to help cut your costs and grow your business
Local Enterprise Partnership provides free expertise, support and resources to help businesses grow
Entrepreneur Handbook provides advice on a range of issues such as finance, technology, legal, marketing to procurement for entrepreneurs

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