Business Advice
We work with local, regional and national partners to connect you to the right advice, funding and opportunities.
Whether you’re a start-up, established business or looking to expand, you can access support tailored to your needs below.
Broxtowe Borough Council is here to support local businesses at all stages, from starting up to expanding their reach.
East Midlands Growth Hub
The East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub is your first point of contact for business support.
They offer:
- Free one-to-one advice from experienced business advisers
- Help identifying funding and grant opportunities
- Support with growth plans, productivity and innovation
- Access to local programmes, events and networks
For more information about the East Midlands Growth Hub, please visit the East Midlands Growth Hub(Opens in a new window).
FREE Business Support Surgeries
Are you a business that is trading or registered to the Broxtowe area?
We’re inviting local businesses to monthly FREE Business Support Surgeries. Speak to Nottinghamshire County Council's Business Adviser, Alison North who will offer personalised advice on how to grow and develop your business. Whether you’re well-established or just starting out, Alison can provide tailored support and guidance.
Get Business Advice from Nottinghamshire County Council(Opens in a new window).
Funding and Grants
There are a range of funding opportunities available to support business growth, innovation and investment.
View local funding on our Grants and Funding page(Opens in a new window).
Search national opportunities using the GOV.UK grant finder(Opens in a new window).
If you’re unsure what funding is right for your business, the Growth Hub can help you identify and apply for relevant schemes.
Skills, Recruitment and Workforce Development
Developing your workforce is key to business growth. Support is available to help you upskill staff and recruit talent.
Find training and employment support schemes
Opportunities include:
- Apprenticeships and work-based learning
- Short courses and Skills Bootcamps
- Leadership and digital skills training
- Recruitment support and access to local talent
Please see Skills, Employment and Training in Broxtowe(Opens in new window)
Specialist and Sector Support
You may also benefit from more specialist advice and services:
Business Growth and Inward Investment
- Invest in Nottingham - Free, impartial support for businesses looking to relocate, expand, or invest in Nottinghamshire. Includes property searches, workforce data, and tailored advice. For more information, please visit the Invest in Nottingham website (Opens in a new window).
Universities and Innovation
- University of Nottingham – research, innovation and collaboration opportunities. For more information, please visit the University's business pages (Opens in a new window).
- Nottingham Trent University – workforce development, talent and business support. For more information, please visit Nottingham Trent's business pages (Opens in a new window).
- University of Derby – business funding, innovation support and collaboration opportunities, including programmes to support investment and growth. For more information, please visit the University of Derby Business Services page.(Opens in a new window).
Membership and Networks
- East Midlands Chamber – training, advice and networking. For more information about how the Chamber can help your business and information about membership prices, please visit the EMC website (Opens in a new window).
- Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) – support tailored to small businesses. For more information about the FSB, please visit the FSB website (Opens in a new window).
Compliance and Regulation
- Trading Standards – guidance on regulations and consumer law. For more information, please visit the Trading Standards business advice page (Opens in a new window).
Sustainable Business
If you’re looking to reduce costs and improve environmental performance please visit our Sustainable Business page(Opens in a new window).
Supplying the Council
Interested in working with us? Find out how to bid for contracts and supply the Council by visiting our Doing Business with the Council page(Opens in a new window).
National Guidance and Tools
For wider guidance on running a business:
- GOV.UK business support and guidance. For more information, please visit the GOV.UK business pages (Opens in a new window).
- GOV.UK for Employing staff and workplace regulations. For more information, please visit the GOV.UK employment pages (Opens in a new window).