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Business support and advice

The information on these pages gives support and advice to new and existing businesses. There are also links to organisations that can help with a range of business issues.

Business continuity

Advice on business continuity for businesses and voluntary organisations, explaining how business continuity planning will help your organisation recover from an emergency. Perform a quick survey of your business to assist you with your planning process.

Economic development

Calderdale's team of advisers can help with setting up or expanding a business, assist the over 50s to become self-employed, help businesses save money and advise on grants and finance.

Economic information

Corporate research on the population of Calderdale, covering age, ethnicity, economic activity, social groups, health, household composition, tenure, amenities, incomes and benefits.

Pubwatch scheme and network

Pubwatch is a community based crime prevention scheme organised and run by licensees and supported by West Yorkshire Police and Calderdale Council.

Skills development

Advice and support is available for people looking for a job. We also offer training courses, for people in employment, to help improve management skills.

Sustainable development

Your company may not realise the full cost of its environmental impact. Just think about how much energy and water you use, transportation costs, the purchases you make, and the waste you produce. Reducing the amount of energy you use is one of the fastest and most effective ways to save your business money.