Business Support Services

The County Council and its partners work together to ensure Leicestershire retains a strong and diverse economy. A wide range of business support services are provided by the Council's partner organisations and there are a range of national services available.

If you are interested in running a business or are having problems running an established business, Business Link can provide a range of services for businesses.
Business Link  East Midlands

The Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) was formed in 2011by the public, private and third sector partners to lead sustainable economic growth.

This programme supports small arts, design & media businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland. They provide one to one business advice, networks, seminars and workshops, a monthly ebulletin of opportunities and online directories promoting creative businesses

Creative LeicesterShire

An online directory of businesses in Leicestershire providing marketing, communications, web design, graphic design, photography, illustration and film/video services for businesses.

LABA strives to facilitate improvements in the business competitiveness of its members through being locally sensitive and both nationally and internationally aware.
Leicestershire Asian Business Association

Leicestershire Business Voice has been created to meet the economic challenges which face the city and county, and the need for the private sector to engage in helping to bring about true prosperity.
Leicestershire Business Voice

Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) is a membership organisation, which represents and promotes business interests and meets its Members' needs by providing a quality assured range of services.
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Leicester Shire Promotions engages and works with the tourism industry across the city and county to deliver an integrated service that includes business development, research and policy information, and tourism marketing advice. Under the banner of Invest Leicestershire, it also provides a range of services for investors - both indigenous and new to Leicestershire - including recruitment support and property searches. For more details on the company's services for tourism businesses and investors please visit the website.
Leicester Shire Promotions - goleicestershire.com .

Leicestershire Rural Partnership runs a number of grant programmes which support rural businesses, including village shops, post offices, equestrian businesses, rural tourism businesses, as well as supporting additional rural workspace.
Leicestershire Rural Partnership

We offer free, friendly and expert advice to Leicestershire businesses. We help you get it right first time when you telephone the Business Advice line on 0116 305 8000. We can also be contacted by e mail at trading-standards@leics.gov.uk or through our web pages at Trading Standards where you will also find some helpful “on-line” advice.

The British Chambers of Commerce comprise nationally a network of quality-accredited Chambers of Commerce, all uniquely positioned at the heart of every business community in the UK.
British Chambers of Commerce

The Centre for Enterprise researches and develops innovative approaches to meet the enterprise and learning needs of small businesses and individuals.
Centre for Enterprise

Confederation of British Industry operates to help businesses of all sizes excel to their full potential. The CBI offers a range of business services in addition to its lobbying and policy work.
Confederation of British Industry

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has a statutory remit to promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality across the nine "protected" grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.
Equality and Human Rights Commssion