Making it easy to start with
Start
Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.
Helping is what we do at Business Sheffield. We’re here to give people the confidence to take the first step. We know the value of entrepreneurs, of local business, of how both of those help our communities and ensure people have jobs.
Grow
Maybe you’ve been thinking about digital adoption or accessing skills? Perhaps you are keen to work out how to be more productive and innovate your processes. Maybe it’s about filling job vacancies or upskilling your teams? Or do you need help expanding your premises or accessing finance. That’s where we come in.
Business Sheffield’s team of specialists are available for you to access direct 121 support, advice and help. They are experts in their sectors and have been in your shoes.
Whether you're starting or growing, have a look below at the different services we offer.
Giving you confidence
Specialist advisors
Our team is made up of a wide array of specialists who you can speak to directly to get support and advice. Don’t worry, we’re all really approachable.
Accelerator programmes
There are loads in Sheffield, across our numerous sector specialisms. So whether you're in digital and tech or food service, we can help.
Workshops, webinars & networking
From in person networking events and online workshops to webinars to watch when it suits you best, see why others rate them so highly.
High Street Support
Comprehensive support for businesses on all our high streets. We are supporting retail and hospitality business on each of our 40 local high streets. Find out how the team can help.
It's not just us who thinks Sheffield is great...
"I moved to Sheffield to start the business,
feeling it was a place where it could work due to its attitude to innovation and sense of community."
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Make it a success
Everyone starts somewhere, and Sheffield is a great breeding ground for new ideas and start ups because of how interconnected everything is and how friendly the communities here are.
And all of that means businesses grow and flourish. Saying that is one thing, but showing you is something else - and we want you to see some of the businesses who started where you are now, and have made it to where you want to be.
See Sheffield's success storiesBusiness Sheffield
Contact us for more information.
0114 224 5000
