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Business Advice

HM Government: Real Help for Business Now (256 KB)this external link will open in a new window  Free information on the new range of financial support available.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)this external link will open in a new window provides advice and guidance on all the legal issues connected to business restructuring, alternatives to redundancies or the legislation regarding making redundancies.

Jobcentre Plusthis external link will open in a new window works with a range of partners to provide tailored solutions to help minimise the impact of redundancies and provide help and advice when they are taking place.

Cumbria Chamber of Commercethis external link will open in a new window  provides helpful seminars, workshops, networking events and expert services.

Support North Westthis external link will open in a new window - provides advice for business and families.

Making the best of your current resources

Apprenticeshipsthis external link will open in a new window  can make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive. 

Train to Gainthis external link will open in a new window is expanding, offering even more funding and support as you train your employees for business success.

 

Reduce Costs

Business Link - Saving Moneythis external link will open in a new window

 

Finance

Business Debtlinethis external link will open in a new window  provides free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. Call 0800 197 6026.

Business Link - Tax Helpthis external link will open in a new window

HMRC Business Payment Support Servicethis external link will open in a new window  designed to meet the needs of businesses affected by the current economic conditions.

 

Business Rates

Allerdale Borough Councilthis external link will open in a new window

Barrow Borough Councilthis external link will open in a new window

Carlisle City Councilthis external link will open in a new window

Copeland Borough Councilthis external link will open in a new window

Eden District Councilthis external link will open in a new window

South Lakeland District Councilthis external link will open in a new window

 

New opportunities

Government Procurement Servicethis external link will open in a new window  Public sector procurement.

UK Trade & Investmentthis external link will open in a new window  provide business opportunities, expert trade advice and support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas.