Business organisations such as Leeds Chamber and the many professional advisory firms based in Leeds can advise on things like employment law, health and safety, marketing and financial advice.
More specific advice and practical help is available through other organisations such as the Department for International Trade and Chamber International, which advise on exporting and doing business in overseas markets, for example.
Manufacturers can draw on the expertise of the Manufacturing Growth Programme, while the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme provides training and development in business management and leadership. These are just a few examples of the support that’s available.
Growth and recruitment support
Employment and Skills Leeds provides a range of support to help your business grow including help with recruitment, workforce development and apprenticeships. Whether you are a large employer or a smaller, growing business, we can help you recruit the right staff and develop the skills of your workforce.
We can also help with apprenticeships or, through our links with colleges and other training providers, work with your company to develop bespoke training programmes.
Support for new businesses
Since 2016, AD:VENTURE has supported thousands of founders and business owners with practical, tailored support to build strong foundations and grow with confidence.
AD:VENTURE supports businesses trading for up to 5 years with:
- one-to-one business manager support
- workshops, events and networking
- growth planning and funding guidance
- skills, connections and support to create jobs
Businesses must be based in West Yorkshire, trade B2B or B2C with 50% or more of sales outside West Yorkshire, be an SME, and have ambitions to grow.
To find out more visit the AD:VENTURE website, call 0113 535 1199 or email adventure@leeds.gov.uk.
Finding premises
If you are looking for business premises, you can use our free online property database to search for full details of offices, shop and industrial units available in Leeds. For more information about the council’s business support services, email businesssupport@leeds.gov.uk.
