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If you run a small business in Basingstoke or if you are thinking of starting a new business in Basingstoke we hope that you will find this site both interesting and useful.

 

It has been designed to help you find local firms and business support organisations who will be happy to give you friendly advice as well as provide the services that you may need.

 

Local Firms

Although there are plenty of online business directories, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL companies who are genuinely keen to support you. For example if you are based in Basingstoke, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Basingstoke who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

 

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Small Business Information

You will find LOCAL information and useful contacts in these Basingstoke pages, but we have also created an extensive library of small business information to help give you the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked start up questions can be found, including..

 

Q. Starting A New Business - What are the key considerations before I start?

Q. Starting A New Business - Should I buy an existing business?

Q. Running A Small Business - Why is it important to have a business plan?

Q. Running A Small Business - What is marketing?

Q. Small Business Funding - How can I raise start up capital?

 

 

See the Start Your Own Business home page for a full list of subjects covered.

 

USEFUL BASINGSTOKE BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  Basingstoke and Deane Local Business Partnership. Is a framework to enable businesses and regulators within the Basingstoke and Deane area to work closer together. The aim is to make it easier for the business community to comply with regulations, by ensuring they are given clear information and good user-friendly advice.

| http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/business/regulatory/lbp | 01256 845 359
  Basingstoke Consortium. Basingstoke Consortium is an Education-Business Partnership working with all schools and colleges in the Borough to help to prepare pupils for adult life and the world of work.
info@bas-consort.org.uk | http://www.basingstokeconsortium.com | 01256 840 710
  Business in Hampshire. A Business Portal brought to you by Hampshire County Council with the aim of answering all your key questions about business and the economy in Hampshire. It includes details of their own services and those of other key business organisations.
info@hants.gov.uk | http://www3.hants.gov.uk/business.htm | 0845 603 5638
  Business Link Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you.
| http://www.businesslink.gov.uk | 0845 600 9 006
  Community Action Hampshire. The countywide support body for the voluntary and community sector. Community Action Hampshire is a Council for Voluntary Service and a Rural Community Council with over 50 years' experienceof working with and supporting Hampshire's voluntary and community organisations.
| http://www.action.hants.org.uk | 01962 854971
  Federation of Small Business Wessex. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. Regional organiser: Christchurch Business Centre, Grange Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JD
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01425 280080
  Hantsweb. Business Portal brought to you by Hampshire County Council with the aim of answering all your key questions about business and the economy in Hampshire. It includes not only their services but those of other key business organisations.
| http://www.hants.gov.uk/business |
  Learning and Skills Council - Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
| http://www.lsc.gov.uk | 0845 019 4182
  North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry. North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry is independent, not-for-profit, and politically impartial. It comprises businesses and organisations from all areas of commerce and industry. It is owned and managed by business for business. It offers business services, runs networking events and lobbies government on business issues. It is big enough to speak on your behalf at local, regional and national level, and small enough to retain the local knowledge and information to help your business. It is part of a regional, national and global network. It is the leading business support organisation in north Hampshire and is the most powerful business club in your area
info@nhcci.co.uk | http://www.nhcci.co.uk | 01256 352 275
  North Hampshire Enterprise. Unit 802, Andover House, George Yard, High Street
Andover, SP10 1PBE-mail: info@northhampshireenterprise.co.uk
| http://www.northhampshireenterprise.co.uk | 0845 036 3000
  Yestech Business IT Solutions. Low-cost communications solutions to help small companies work efficiently and present a professional 'bigger business' image to their customers. We are particularly good at solutions for home-based business owners who do not want to be tied to a central office.
| http://www.yestechsolutions.co.uk | 023 9267 8800

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