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Support with challenges in your business
We know the rising cost of living is posing big challenges for businesses right now. We offer one-to-one support for businesses and resources to help manage the cost of living in your business.
Free one-to-one support
Our Business Information Officers and Business Advisors are here to offer free in-depth, one-to-one support with any challenges you’re facing in your business. They’re business experts with many years’ experience between them in a wide range of sectors.
The Business Information Officers support high street businesses throughout Sheffield.
They can help with things like:
- managing cashflow
- understanding energy bills and contracts
- finding new ways to save and bring in money
- marketing and social media
- accessing Council services and processes
Our Business Advisors work with businesses away from the high streets, from start-ups to tech companies to manufacturers and much more.
They can help with things like:
- strengthening your business model
- managing cashflow
- marketing
- accessing funding and finance
You can read about our team on the Business Sheffield website.
If you’d like support, contact the Business Sheffield team.
Resources for managing the cost of living in your business
We know lots of businesses are making changes at the moment to manage the impact of the rising cost of living. We’ve put together some resource sheets to help you think through some of the options, decide what’s right for you, and manage any change safely.
Energy suppliers and billing
A resource sheet to help you navigate the process of switching energy contracts; know what to do during energy sales calls; and look out for extra money you could be paying on your bill.
Saving energy
Guides to help you think through ways to save energy, identify any risks and ensure you avoid them.
Taking control of costs and income
A guide to help you get to grips with your cashflow; understand what each product costs and brings in; and think about whether the concept behind your business still serves you in the current climate.
Resources in translation
These documents explain in various languages the support we have for businesses to help them manage their cost of living.