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If you run a small business
in Berkshire or if you are thinking of starting
up a new business in Berkshire 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.
You can search countywide in this
section or select your local area...
Bracknell
| Maidehead |
Newbury | Reading
| Windsor
| Wokingham
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 Berkshire, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Berkshire who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Berkshire Business
Advice & Support | Berkshire
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Berkshire
Design | Berkshire
Networking Clubs | Berkshire
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Berkshire
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Small Business Information
You will find LOCAL information and
useful contacts in these Berkshire pages, but we
have also created an extensive library of general
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 also 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
BERKSHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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Berkshire Business Forum.
Business forum but also contains a links directory. You can add your link to their directory free of charge if your business is based in Berkshire.
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http://www.berkshirebusinessforum.co.uk |
Visit website for more information. |
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Berkshire Business Net.
Aims to provide an information resource specifically for local businesses. Information is provided about diverse local businesses. A visitor to one business information page will also presented with summary information introducing other local businesses.
enquiries@berkshire-business.net |
http://www.berkshire-business.net |
0118 9 62 98 15 |
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Business in Berkshire.
Website aimed at Berkshire businesses. E-mail newsletter, business directory, local networking events and much more.
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http://www.businessinberkshire.co.uk |
01753 852904 |
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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.
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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk |
0845 600 9 006 |
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Business Mag.
The Business Magazine, an independent magazine for directors and senior business executives throughout the South. There are two editions: Thames Valley, and Solent/South Central. The magazine is a business-to-business publication used in a pro-active way by companies eager to find out what is happening in their locality and to follow up important sales, marketing and promotional leads that lie within its pages.
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http://www.businessmag.co.uk |
0118 974 5330 |
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Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership.
Working with education and business, to help all young people acquire the skills and experience they will need for their own development and to enable them to play a full part in the life of the community.
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http://www.cbebp.org.uk |
0118 933 8668 |
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Federation of Small Business Thames Valley.
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.
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
0118 945 6848 |
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iBerkshire.
The Berkshire Business Directory. iBerkshire is a part of The iGroup, a leading local business directory dedicated to all things local. With over 1.2 million users each month we are able to connect local customers with local businesses.
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http://www.iberkshire.co.uk |
Add your business free. |
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Learning and Skills Council - Berkshire.
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.
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http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4154 |
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group works with businesses across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire to help them achieve their full business potential. We do this by offering members a range of services including business advice, networking events, training and international trade support.
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http://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk |
01753 870 500 |
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The Best of Berkshire.
At thebestofBerkshire, every business that is featured on their Site has been visited and checked out and recommended by other local people, so you can use them with confidence knowing that they truly are one of the best at what they do.
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http://www.thebestof.co.uk/regional/berkshire |
See site for more details. |
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West Berkshire Education Business Partnership.
The Education Business Partnership West Berkshire (EBP West Berks) is a local charity based at New Greenham Park, Newbury which promotes and organises a wide range of innovative work related learning activities for young people in education within West Berkshire.
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http://www.ebpwb.co.uk |
01635 279 900 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Berkshire, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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