Self Employment
South Yorkshire
It's good news if you are thinking of starting a business and you live in South Yorkshire because there is considerable support available for local people.
The following links can help you if you are thinking of starting your own business in the South Yorkshire area.
Useful links:
Business Link South Yorkshire
Helps people in South Yorkshire to turn their business ideas into reality. It offers a wide range of start-up services depending on your business idea and overall ambitions, including support for starting a social enterprise.
South Yorkshire Female Enterprise Network (SYFEN)
The network helps women looking to set up their business in South Yorkshire by offering courses, mentoring and opportunities to network.
Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) South Yorkshire
Helps rural women develop and grow their business and delivers a range of services to meet the needs of rural business women.
Sheffield Enterprise Agency (SENTA)
Provides a range of services free of charge to anyone living in Sheffield or setting up a business in the Sheffield area. This includes ongoing one-to-one counselling sessions with accredited business advisors, a business skills training course, tailored practical workshops and seminars, and two years continued aftercare for your new business.
Sheffield Community Enterprise Development Unit (SCEDU)
Supports the development of sustainable community and social enterprises as part of its commitment to creating successful neighbourhoods and communities.
Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Its Enterprise Division offers free day and evening business start-up courses, advice for businesses trading for under two years and "easy in - easy out" low-cost starter units.
Sheffield Hallam Enterprise Centre
Students and alumni from Sheffield Hallam have plenty of help and advice available from their Enterprise Centre.
Enterprise at Sheffield
Coordinates and collaborates on all enterprise-related activities at the University of Sheffield.
University of Sheffield White Rose Centre for Centre of Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CTEL) in Enterprise
Enables University of Sheffield students to develop enterprise skills so that they are equipped to make an impact in the future as social entrepreneurs, enterprising employees and successful business owners.
