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Business Sheffield

We provide a free, comprehensive service designed to help businesses start, thrive and grow. Our mission is to foster a vibrant and diverse business environment, making Sheffield a thriving location for businesses to succeed.We are committed to providing the resources, support, and guidance you need to succeed at no cost to you or your business. 

Our free services include grants to support key business issues such as decarbonisation, increasing productivity, high street growth and tech innovation. We also offer workshops, both in-person and online, along with strategic and specialist support in business growth,  recruitment, legal, marketing and accounting. 

Start or grow a business

Business Sheffield

Workshops, Webinars and 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.

Workshops, webinars & networking

Business Support Grants

See details of the current grants on offer and how to get help navigating the process.

Grants

Meet our team

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.

Meet our team

Success Stories

Take a look at some of the businesses we've helped. 

Success stories

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.

 

Incubate & accelerate

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.

Learn more

Sheffield's Diverse Business Directory

Are you a Diverse Business Owner looking to supply for the Council? 

Sign up to the Provider Registration Form to be notified and invited to bid for the Council’s contract opportunities.  

By signing up, you will increase your organisation’s visibility within the Council. This means that your organisation will be intentionally considered when we publish opportunities that align with your business profile.

Become a supplier for the Council

A city that makes start ups

2018

Sellics ranked Sheffield as the third best city in the world to launch an online business.

Sellics rankings

2019

Paymentsense ranked Sheffield as the best city in the UK to start a business.

Paymentsense rankings

2022

Startups Cities Index rated us best city in the UK to start a business.

Startups report

Partnership and collaboration

Business Sheffield partners with several organisations on a number of projects. We’re a city that likes to work together and it’s key to helping businesses grown and thrive. Here’s a few of our close friends you might like to get to know.

Federation of Small Businesses

Do more when you’re doing business. Whether it’s legal and HR support, setting up the right business insurance, or training courses to upskill your team, save on the tools you need to run and grow your small business with FSB membership.

Sheffield Social Enterprise Network

The member-led community for Sheffield-based social enterprises

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