Specialist support
For start-ups and early stage businesses
Get Enterprising helps early stage businesses and start-ups that have been operating for under five years. The service is free of charge and aims to stabilise businesses and set them on a trajectory of growth, helping to boost local job creation and economic contribution. Get Enterprising is a Hertfordshire LEP programme delivered by Wenta.
For skills related queries
Our Hertfordshire Opportunities Programme provides businesses with independent, impartial advice to help them engage effectively with education, employment and training solutions. HOP’s Skills Advisors help employers to assess their staff requirements and future skills needs; upskill existing staff through qualifications/career progression programmes; and effectively engage with schools and colleges to build their future talent pipeline.
For film and TV production related queries
Hertfordshire Film Office works to maximise the potential of the county's thriving film and TV sector. It provides a film location service which matches productions seeking places to film with their ideal locations in Hertfordshire. It also supports with securing highways permits, production advice and guidance, skills outreach and development programmes, and film tourism development (in partnership with Visit Herts).
Whether you represent a production, location, studio or local authority, get support from the Film Office by emailing: hello@hertfordshirefilmoffice.co.uk.
For tourism and hospitality businesses
Visit Herts is the county's destination management service and is an accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). Businesses can access sector-specific guidance, insights and resources from the Visit Herts Business website.
Sign up to its industry newsletter for regular updates and to learn about upcoming events and opportunities to get your business promoted via the main customer facing Visit Herts website and communications channels.
Get in touch with Visit Herts -
Email: enquiries@visitherts.co.uk
Join the LinkedIn forum for Hertfordshire tourism and hospitality businesses
For regulatory advice
Better Business For All helps businesses to easily access regulatory support from Local Authority bodies including Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and others. Explore guidance on a wide range of topics from Food Safety and Consumer Law, to Cyber Security and Selling Online.
Follow Better Business For All @BBFAHerts on Twitter.
Businesses can also access expert advice directly from the Environmental Health, Planning, Licencing and Housing teams at your local council - visit your council's website for more information - and Hertfordshire County Council.
