Business Support services
There is a wide range of support available to businesses of all types. If you have a business enquiry please get in touch using the 'Contact Us' details, or visit
Wakefield First. You can also follow
Wakefield First on Twitter.
Available support includes:
Wakefield Council through Wakefield first offer a range of FREE support and assistance for new-start, small and medium sized enterprises
Apprenticeships
Wakefield Apprenticeship Hub gives employers access to apprenticeship programmes and support from local training providers, making it even easier to develop and expand your workforce.
Inward Investment
If you are looking to relocate your business, Wakefield District can offer you the perfect working environment for any type of industry.
Property Search
We can help you find new premises in Wakefield District – from office space to industrial sites.
Funding
There is a range of funding options available to businesses and we can tell you about them, advise which is best for your business and help you apply for them.
Please visit
Wakefield First: Funding
Business Planning and Expansion
Whether you are a new-start or established business, there is support available to help you get started or grow your business.
Exporting
If you want to start trading abroad, there is a range of support and assistance available to help you throughout the process.
Starting a Business
If you are looking to start up in business or become self-employed, our Business Advisors can help you get your idea off the ground.
Business Support Officers are available to offer free food and/or health and safety advice including visits to your business and coaching sessions. Please contact us at:
food@wakefield.gov.uk
Guide to
Starting a food business
Business Events
A comprehensive calendar of events is available to businesses – from networking events to seminars and conferences.
Business News
You can keep up-to-date with the latest business news from around Wakefield District by visiting
Wakefield First: News.
More help is available on the government's website at
GOV.UK - Business and self-employed.