108 results for the term ‘business’
Grobotic Systems Case Study
Alexis Moschopoulos came up with the idea for Grobotic Systems as an academic in the field of plant science. He felt the that the expensive and inefficient equipment he had to use to grow plants for experiments was holding back progress in his field. After several years of discussion and experimentation with his friend Richard Banks, an electronics engineer and maker, the pair founded Grobotic Systems in 2018.
Steel Cauldron Case Study
It's been a trying time to start a new business; and Rob and Nikki have really valued the support of Sally Pepper, Business Information Officer with Business Sheffield.
Pendo: A business in a city on the international stage
It’s not just locals who spot the potential our vibrant city has to offer. International companies are now calling Sheffield home too, thanks to the world-class talent, resources, and opportunities available. And that’s exactly what happened with Pendo.
Transform your business with the Business Productivity Programme
Do you have a big idea to jump-start productivity in your business? Maybe you can see your productivity has room to grow, but need some guidance to get there? Don’t miss the opportunity to get the help you need through the Business Productivity Programme!
Business Rates: what changes in April 2026?
Business rates are one of the biggest fixed costs for organisations that occupy commercial property. From 1 April 2026 the way that business rates are calculated, and reliefs are applied, is changing.
Business Productivity Programme helps Blake UK tune in to new phase of growth
Business Sheffield's Andy Sorsby helps Blake UK with a successful application for a Business Productivity Grant.
Twinkl Hive: Nurturing the next generation of business leaders
An accelerator programme, TwinklHive opened its doors in 2019 and provides space, investment, and support to accelerate the growth of innovative like-minded start-ups that are looking to solve a real problem for their customer.
Making Sustainability Work for Your Business (Virtual)
This interactive workshop is designed to help founders and small businesses understand how to build sustainability into everyday business planning in a practical and achievable way. Rather than theory, the session focuses on real business decisions and hands-on tools you can apply straight away.
Sheffield Business Awards 2021 shortlist now announced
The Sheffield Business Awards return on the Thursday 9 December and the 2021 Shortlist has now been announced.
The Key Fund uses Business Productivity Grant to put more time into investees
The Key Fund knew for some time that they wanted to invest in a tailored system, but the opportunity didn’t come until they heard about the Business Productivity Grant.
Precision engineering firm excels itself with Business Sheffield support
TTS Precision Engineering LTD makes close tolerance parts for a wide variety of sectors, from steel rolling mills to aerospace, rail and automotive. Andy Sorsby supported TTS to purchase new machinery to help improve lead times and future-proof the business.
WKS 1 – Starting a Business Top 10 Tips - Virtual
Considering starting a business? Have no clue where to start? Join our specialist Start Up Business Advisors as they take you through the basics, to help get you going.
Landmark Sheffield hotel re-opens for business
A landmark Sheffield hotel has re-opened for business
Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)
A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs.
Leaf and Shoot
A former builder who dreamed of the good life has transformed the forgotten underground vaults of Kelham Island into a haven for producing organic edible produce after calling on help from Launchpad, a unique programme which provides business support to new and aspiring entrepreneurs based in the Sheffield City Region.
Esther Morrison, business information officer
Meet Esther, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Kelham Island, Parsons Cross, Crosspool, Spital Hill, Burngreave, Firth Park and Crystal Peaks.
Sally Pepper, business information officer
Meet Sally, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Crookes, Broomhill, Woodseats and Handsworth.
Alan Ball, business information officer
Meet Alan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- the City Centre, City Road, Attercliffe Road, Tinsley, Page Hall, Totley and Dore.
Simon Walton, business information officer
Meet Simon, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Chapletown, High Green, Ecclesfield, Grenoside, Walkley, Mosborough and Hackenthorpe.
Dan Wilkinson, business information officer
Meet Dan, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in his patches- Darnall, Page Hall, Sharrow, Nether Edge, Ecclesall Road and Abbeydale Road.
Sheffield ranked as No.1 City in the UK to start a business
An annual ranking of the Top 25 Cities in the UK (outside of London) for starting a business, the Startups Cities Index is the most exhaustive research project of its kind. Sheffield was revealed as the ultimate winner, thanks to the city’s strong performance across business support, talent attraction, low cost of living, large working population and fantastic transport links.
Accolade for Sheffield’s commitment to business for good
Sheffield has been awarded formal accreditation as a Social Enterprise Place for its commitment to developing and supporting social enterprise to thrive by Social Enterprise UK.
Roger Smith - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Roger, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in Hillsborough and Stocksbridge.
Empower Your Business Mindset and Confidence
Unlock your true potential and elevate your business with our dynamic workshop designed for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Discover how to conquer imposter syndrome, dismantle self-limiting beliefs, and build a powerful business mindset.
WKS 2 – Business Planning & Marketing ( Virtual)
Following on from the Top Tips for Starting Up workshop, this session focuses on planning your business idea, understanding your business and personal visions, marketing your business, and understanding your competitors. Culminating in the development and completion of your own business plan.
Power Hour: How to create a Business Model Canvas
In this session, we will explore the Business Model Canvas, a simple one-page tool that helps you map out your business idea. You’ll learn how to define your value proposition, understand your customers, and identify the key elements that make a business work.
Avian Hang Gliders Case Study
An engineer with a lifelong love of flying is spreading his wings into the world of business, after stepping in to secure the future of Britain’s only hang glider manufacturer.
Daniel Ponting - Business Advisor
Are you an entrepreneur with a great idea but not sure how to turn it into a viable business? Or are you already running a business and looking for support to secure funding, scale your operations, or develop a solid plan for growth? Speak to us at Business Sheffield.
Comprehensive support for businesses on all our high streets.
Business Sheffield is here to support retail and hospitality business on each of our 40 local high streets.
Ferrio
Ferrio help businesses of any size and tech capability level connect their software applications and data.
Papermill Case Study
As David puts it, “You know when you’re struggling with formatting in Word or Google Docs, and you end up wanting to throw your laptop out of the window in frustration? Papermill lets you focus on the content: you write what you want to, drop in other bits like images, tell Papermill what you want it to look like, and it does the rest.”
Toranj International Halal Supermarket Case Study
Mohsin Farmanieh and his wife Fatemeh opened Toranj in the Moor Market in June 2021. COVID-19 made it a challenging time to open a new business, but far from being held back, the pair were keen to expand into a high street shop front.
Amici and Bici Case Study
Julian Gjini bought his café on Abbeydale Road when there were hardly any thriving businesses in the area, and has watched the independent business community grow to the point where Tesco is almost the only chain store on the street.
Sheffield’s Business Response Group launch Business Recovery Plan
Sheffield’s Business Response Group have launched a new Business Recovery Plan that brings together civic, city and business leaders to address the impact of Covid-19 on Sheffield’s businesses and jobs.
Walkley Cottage Case Study
Matt Begley took over the Walkley Cottage in December 2020: bad timing, some might say, especially for his first time running a pub.
Chapmans Case Study
Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.
Sheffield Cheesemakers
Sophie Williams founded Sheffield Cheesemasters, the city’s first artisan cheesemaking company in July 2017. Despite enjoying a successful career in IT security, Sophie was determined to create her dream business, based around her lifelong love of cheese.
Yoga My Life Case Study
Farah-Naz Khan, a renowned holistic yoga therapist, trainer and social entrepreneur has dedicated her career to enabling people to take ownership of their own health and wellbeing.
Power Hour - Business Plan Made Simple (virtual session)
This session will help you map out your core objectives, understand what your business needs to operate, assess your market and explore financial projections. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer framework to guide your business growth and a stronger foundation for securing funding.
Womanthology
Womanthology is a digital magazine and professional community for women of all ages and backgrounds as they progress through their careers. It is powered by female energy and ingenuity. The platform champions positive female role models by sharing good news stories, best practice and wisdom from everyone, regardless of gender, collaborating to create a gender positive experience in the workplace.
How Business Sheffield Helped Olga and Asquith Diversify Their Product Range
Business Sheffield helped Olga & Asquith grow their brand by turning their Jamaican rum cake into a stout—through expert advice and a key introduction.
Katie Keates - Business Advisor
Meet Katie, part of our business support team looking after young start-ups, SMEs and everything in between.
Sean Clarke - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Sean Clarke, recent recruit to our High Street Business support team looking after all things on the High Street.
Mubarak Hassan - Business Information Officer
Meet Mubarak Hassan. You would find Mubarak regularly out and about in his patches- Shalesmoor, Wicker, Spital Hill / Burngreave, Firth Park, Pagehall. Greenhill, Heeley, Nether Edge, Sharrow Vale and Abbeydale Road
Sheffield City Council and Business Sheffield Launch New Sheffield Business Directory
Business Sheffield and Commercial Services have launched the new Sheffield Business Directory, a free online platform designed to help local suppliers get noticed.
The Jewellery Business
The Jewellery Business offers a range of classes to the public to learn jewellery making skills. They cater for beginners and also people who have some experience with jewellery making. They run some one off classes and also weekly classes and welcome all kinds of people to their friendly environment.
Power Hour - Do I Have The Skills To Run My Own Business? (Virtual session)
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE hour long in-person sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Pitch Decks: What’s The Big Deal?
Every different type of business has its own favoured route for presenting itself in the best light. Whereas traditional retailers might spend hours crafting the perfect ‘shop window display’ or product brochure, in the digital era, attention and resources are lavished on perfecting websites or indeed carefully curating an Instagram feed with on-brand imagery.
Sheffield City Council’s Business Procurement Event
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.
Anne Brennan, HR Business Consultant
Meet Anne, HR Business Consultant. With 20 plus years’ HR experience in the private sector, Anne offers pragmatic advice and practical support.
How Excel Martial Arts saves £5,000 yearly with Business Sheffield’s Low Carbon Grant
At Business Sheffield, we’re committed to helping local organisations become more efficient, sustainable and resilient. Through our Low Carbon Grant, we support Sheffield businesses to lower their energy use, reduce running costs and reinvest their savings where it matters most.
How to use the phone to sell to another business
In this workshop you’ll learn how to deal with the gatekeeper, how to open-up the conversation with the decision maker, and how to set appointments. Full of tips, advice and real-world examples from a successful, seasoned telephone pro, you won’t find scripts or cringey patter here. Nor will you find any hard-selling, but you will discover how to make cold-calling productive, stress-free and enjoyable!
Business
Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.
Sheffield Candle Co.
A young entrepreneur is lighting up a bright new future for himself after sniffing out an opportunity to apply his creative flair to the age-old tradition of candle making by capturing the spirit of Sheffield in wax form.
Bare Alternative
An aspiring entrepreneur who turned his back on a lucrative career in software development in a bid to do his bit for the environment has embarked upon a one man mission to transform the way we purchase everyday goods by banning plastic packaging from his eco-friendly shop.
Forest Dogs
For many, the isolation and loneliness created by successive national and local lockdowns was alleviated by the pitter-patter of puppy paws, but as dog owners faced the prospect of returning to the workplace, a canine loving entrepreneur turned his passion for pooches into pounds after calling on help from Launchpad.
Sheffield DJs launch ‘Sound Union’ to support local business
Two well known Sheffield DJs have been busy putting together a huge library of locally sourced music, recorded exclusively for local businesses.
Mobile Power: From Sheffield to Sub-Saharan African
A sustainable and commercial business model, they provide power to over 100,000 people with bases in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria. They expect to reach one million customers within the next three years.
Shift to shopping local challenges High Street Businesses
Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.
Power Hour - How much cash will I need to start my business?
This session will cover start-up costs - what to consider when calculating your initial costs and operational expenditure, and the importance of carefully managing your cashflow.
Hillsborough Vape Lounge Case Study
When Roger first visited Hillsborough Vape Lounge to offer his support, owner Steve Mansfield said thanks but no thanks. “Being me,” says Roger, “I said something like ‘Well, I bet you I could help make it even better!’” Later that day, Steve found himself stuck with something and decided to give Roger a call.
Floyd Peltier - Business Advisor
Meet Floyd- recent recruit to our LaunchPad Business support team looking after all things start up.
Place Making and the Sheffield Food Connection
What is ‘Place Making’ and why should it matter? Place making is all about turning spaces into places people feel proud of and part of every day.
Business Sheffield Shares Impact Report from the Launchpad 3 Programm
Business Sheffield shares impact of Launchpad 3 programme. We’ve helped ambitious entrepreneurs set up and run successful businesses, supported SMEs under three years old, and micro businesses of any age, to take the next step and grow.
Libertine: Accelerating into a smarter future
Sheffield is now playing a part in the green energy revolution that’s gaining traction fast. As a power systems technology firm, Libertine is a key player in this rapidly changing movement.
Sumo: Global player in the world of video games
Video games have a long heritage in Sheffield, from Gremlin back in the 80s to Sumo Digital today. And from its humble beginnings, Sumo Digital has grown into a world-beating, multi-award-winning studio since it was founded in 2003.
Tech Scale Up Advisors expand across South Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Tech Scale Up Advisors programme by Business Sheffield, aimed at supporting tech businesses across South Yorkshire. This initiative, funded by TECH SY, will extend this service to Doncaster, Rotherham, and Barnsley, providing invaluable support to local tech startups and growing companies.
Management of the Tender Process
Unsure whether to bid for a tender? Our comprehensive checklist helps business owners assess deadlines, delivery capacity, and strategic fit—ensuring you invest in the right opportunities. Learn key factors to consider before submitting your tender bid.
McLaren: £100 million of GVA to the local economy by 2028.
The prestige of McLaren choosing our city is humbling and speaks for itself, but importantly for Sheffield it has also created approximately 200 jobs and will provide an estimated £100 million of GVA (gross value added) benefit to the local economy by 2028.
Expert support for Sheffield’s high street businesses
Business Sheffield's Business Information Officers are a team of successful business consultants, working to help Sheffield’s high street businesses thrive.
FourJaw: Powering productivity in Sheffield and beyond
FourJaw is a cost-effective and easy to install product that’s essentially a fitness tracker for machines.
Tecomet: growing leadership and management expertise
Tecomet, a medical device and aerospace manufacturer, concentrating on castings, forgings and machinery has benefited from support through the Invest Sheffield team, leading to a referral to the Sheffield City Region Skills Bank.
Boeing: joining forces with the world's largest aerospace company
Sheffield is the only European factory for the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing, with a multi-million pound investment bringing new jobs and providing the region’s businesses with new supply chain opportunities.
Business Sheffield - SBA 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Business Sheffield won the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Champion Award at the 2024 Sheffield Business Awards!
Barkers Furniture
With support from the UKSPF Low Carbon Project, Barkers Furniture received a £19,000 grant for solar panels and ceiling insulation to help regulate the showrooms temperature efficiently and to reduce their carbon footprint. Hear more about their journey and the Low Carbon Project in the video.
Accountancy 1-2-1
Whether you need advice on record-keeping, business structure, year-end accounts or tax issues, you'll get up to 45 minutes of FREE support and guidance in a virtual one-to-one session with experienced Accountant and Tax advisor, Adrian Dunkley of MGRW Accountants.
Start or grow a business
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.
Zoe Wadsworth - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Zoe, one of our High Street Advisors. She's often out and about, from Dore to Totley, Ecclesfield to London Road, offering support to independent businesses across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.
Tracey Henstock - High Street Business Advisor
Meet Tracey, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in Chapel town, Ecclesfield, Banner Cross and Wood seed.
Nick Shields – High Street Business Advisor
With over 30 years' experience spanning design, renovation, and brand strategy, I’ve worked across a wide mix of sectors – from interiors and property to sustainable development and community enterprise. I’ve co-founded retail businesses, led creative projects for everything from hydrogen energy to high street renewal, and I bring a hands-on, practical approach to supporting small businesses.
Tim Lindley - Hight Street Business Advisor
Meet Tim, our very own "Dragon Slayer". Tim covers areas including Kelham Island, Crosspool, Crystal Peaks, Abbeydale Road and London Road amongst others.
Move your business here
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
Broadfield Business Park, Part First Floor, Tyzack House, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0XN
The available space is the newly refurbished part first floor of Tyzack House, a high quality, modern, pavilion style office. The office suite has been refurbished to a high standard including LED lighting, comfort cooling, raised floors and suspended ceilings. There is also a new kitchen within the demise. The building itself benefits from a double height entrance / reception with passenger lift and WC facilities.
Europa Court, Unit 3 First Floor Office, Sheffield Business Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1XE
Europa Court comprises six high quality detached business units overlooking a central, landscaped car park. The property comprises a modern, pavilion office with the First Floor office suite available. The office is currently being refurbished to provide the following specifications: Comfort cooling/heating New fitted kitchen area Spacious entrance lobby Raised access floors Solar tinted glazing Suspended ceilings Eight person lift Full facility core with WC's, shower and disabled…
Fitness Suites, Redlands Business Centre, 3-5 Tapton House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BY
Flexible Leisure Fitness Accommodation - TO LET - suitable for a variety of uses Redlands Business Centre is only 10 minutes from the city centre and located in the successful office centre of Broomhill, Sheffield. Redlands enjoys immediate access to the A57 Manchester Road and the surrounding countryside of the Peak District. The accommodation offers modern, short term leisure and studio space which is suitable for a variety of uses. The suite benefits from a reception, large open room and…
Holbrook Industrial Estate, Venture One Business Park, 7 Long Acre Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 3FR
This is a modern two-storey business unit providing open plan warehouse/workspace on the ground floor and office accommodation on the first floor. The ground floor is open plan and benefits from good floor to ceiling height. The first floor has been well fitted out with suspended ceilings and recessed lighting throughout. Access to the property is through a personnel doorway or the electric roller shutter. The premises has the benefit of a shared yard and demised car parking spaces.
Redlands Business Centre, 3-5 Tapton House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5BY
Business Centre with Flexible office space - Long or short term tenancies The accommodation offers modern, short term office space and business offices to let. Throughout the flexible office space combines superb traditional external features with modern internal office facilities providing fully flexible offices to let from 150 sq ft to 2000 sq ft. Flexible office accommodation suitable for single operators as well as bigger business. Capacity to grow as your business grows. A supportive…
Sheffield Business Park, 1 Europa Court, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1XE
Europa Court comprises six high quality detached business units which overlook a central landscaped carpark. The property comprises a modern, self contained pavilion office with accommodation over 2 floors. This space benefits from the following:- Air conditioning Full raised access floors Suspended ceiling' Male, female and disabled WC's on each floor Shower facility Passenger lift 20 car parking spaces
Smithywood Business Park, Plot G , Smithy Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 1QN
To Let/For Sale - Smithy Wood Business Park Immediately Adjacent to J35 of the M1. 29 Acres Available to Accommodate Requirements on a Build to Suit Basis. Smithy Wood Business Park is a 50 acre business park development where the first phase of speculative office development has been completed and we have also secured occupiers DPD and Cutting and Wear. Office requirements from 10,000 sq ft upwards and industrial units from 40,000 sq ft - 350,000 sq ft can be accommodated. We have detailed…
The Turner Business Park, Unit 13, Richmond Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8HT
The property comprises one of a terrace of portal frame industrial units with roller shutter commercial vehicle access door to the front. The unit benefits from a full heavy storage mezzanine floor and WC to the ground floor. The unit has a full eaves height to approximately 5.9 m below the solid concrete floor and benefits from a useful forecourt for commercial vehicle access together with dedicated car parking from 3 cars therein.
