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BUSINESS TIP OF THE DAY

Website names

Your website domain name (web address) does not have to be the same as your business name, but it should contain one of your major keywords, e.g. networking.
Authentic Networking.
(03-09-10)

 

Understand your costs

There's no point being in business unless you can make money from what you do, so understand all your costs and don't shy away from being honest about the value of your time. When you nail the costs of operating your business, you will gain a greater knowledge of the margins possible.

You don't have to re-invent the wheel, you just need to find the best way of buying and selling one to make a profit!
Ashbourne Colour Print.
(02-09-10)

 

How to find what IP your business owns

Every business will own some form of intellectual property. It could be the artistic design, shape, technology or brand of your product or process, but do you know how to protect and exploit these intellectual assets?

To find out more why not take a free IP HealthCheck at the following web page.

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/whyuse/business/iphealthcheck.htm

The Intellectual Property Office.
(02-09-10)

 

Don't rush in to committing to office space.

Office space is expensive and usually requires a long term commitment. If you have the resource, working from home keeps your overheads down and if you need a business address it's worth consideing a Virtual office which will project the right company image without the huge overheads.
voxclever.
(01-09-10)

 

Banks and Plan

Get a good financial plan / cashflow together and negotiate with your bank to get cheaper bank charges and an overdraft just in case you need it during the first difficult few months
Vince Lavin.
(01-09-10)

 

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If you run a small business in Buckinghamshire or if you are thinking of starting up a new business in Buckinghamshire 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...

 

Aylesbury | High Wycombe | Milton Keynes | Slough

 

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 Buckinghamshire, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Buckinghamshire who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

 

Buckinghamshire Business Advice & Support | Buckinghamshire Accountants | Banking & Finance | Commercial Property | Buckinghamshire Design | Buckinghamshire Networking Clubs | Buckinghamshire Printers | Sales & Marketing | Buckinghamshire Web Design | Website Optimisation | Local Directory.

 

Small Business Information

You will find LOCAL information and useful contacts in these Buckinghamshire 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 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  Buckinghamshire Community Action. Buckinghamshire Community Action is the Rural Community Council for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We offer help and support to local voluntary groups and community organisations working closely with both the voluntary and statutory sectors. We promote and enable true partnership working at strategic, operational and local levels, aiming to ensure that community development is understood by all.
bca@bucks-comm-action.org.uk | http://www.bucks-comm-action.org.uk | 01296 421036
  Buckinghamshire County Council. Buckinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UA

| http://www.buckscc.gov.uk | 0845 370 8090
  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
  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.
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 0118 945 6848
  Learning and Skills Council - Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. 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 4154
  Milton Keynes & North Buckinghamshire Chamber of Commerce. 9 Rilltan Walk, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2FZ. E-mail: enquiry@mk-chamber.co.uk
| http://www.mk-chamber.co.uk | 01908 259 000
  Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
| http://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk | 01753 870 500
  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.
| http://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk | 01753 870 500

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