A range of services for businesses is available including information and financial assistance.
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Business Link |
The Business Link organisation offers advice to businesses. |
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Economic Development |
The city council offers advice, training and support for community groups and organisations – including co-operatives and credit unions – that wish to develop alternatives to unemployment and economic disadvantage. |
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For information on land available for employment development, for enquiries regarding the availability of premises, |
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Co-operative Development Agency |
An independent Enterprise Agency, which helps local people to set up co-operatives and other forms of democratic businesses. |
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Energy Efficiency Advice Centre |
Leicester's Energy Efficiency Advice Centre has been set up to help you reduce the running costs of your home and business. We offer a free, impartial advice service in all aspects of energy use. |
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First Steps |
The First Steps e-business programme for the East Midlands has been designed to make sure you understand what the Internet can do for your business. |
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Invest Leicestershire advice |
The Leicester Shire Development Agency can answer enquiries regarding availability of business premises in the city and county. The Agency have a database of business premises, and will prepare reports based on the specific needs of enquirers. |
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Leicester African Caribbean Business Association |
The LABCA is a voluntary organisation set up to assist existing small micro businesses, or individuals who are thinking of going into business. |
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Leicester Energy Agency |
The Leicester Energy Agency is a partnership between the City Council and De Montfort University which seeks to implement energy efficiency improvements in homes and businesses in Leicester. |
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Planning Permission |
For businesses needing advice on making a planning application. |
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Property Shop |
For details of vacant Council-owned industrial and commercial properties, including information on the Beaumont Enterprise Centre, telephone (0116) 252 8110.
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