It may sound like an obvious one, you probably have to do it at work on a regular basis, but how often do you change you personal login details? We recommend changing your passwords around at least every few months. Try not to use personal data such as DOB, try to use different passwords for each account and get creative! Swap letters for numbers, use capitals and break things up with the odd ? or *. We also recommend you always log out of websites rather than just close the page down. It's better to be safe than sorry!
When starting out its easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything yourself. Its worth thinking of the time you spend on a job, especially one you dont enjoy - maybe time would be better spent on the job you do enjoy and set up business to do.
When starting out its easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything yourself. Its worth thinking of the time you spend on a job, especially one you dont enjoy - maybe time would be better spent on the job you do enjoy and set up business to do.
Many people forget to consider their mobile audience when building a website. The popularity of smart phones has given your customers easier online access to your business, and it is becoming a growing point of purchase that shouldn't be neglected,
Surprise you potential customer. Whether it is making the effort to go and see them in person, or simply responding to an email the moment it arrives with you, personal touces with differentiate you from your competition.
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If you run a business in
Ulverston or if you are thinking of setting up a new
business in
Ulverston 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.
We are happy to add pages for smaller
towns and villages in the county. Please see
Cumbria towns
page for current list.
Ulverston Local Partners
Ulverston's Word of Mouth
Ulverston is here to build links within Ulverston and to help local businesses
start up and thrive.
Now in its second generation, Go
Ulverston is able to offer so much more than just promote your business
to locals and visitors. We can offer you a whole range of business solutions,
delivered by local experts. And each of these experts will in turn tell others
about your service. We all know the best form of marketing, and this is why
we have formed Ulverston’s Word of Mouth Team.
Our website and blog are updated regularly, and we would be happy to include
you for just £10 a month. This would include adverts for your business, blog
posts about anything new and Facebook and Twitter posts. We will link to you
on LinkedIn and post your videos on our site or blog.
We encourage local people to use local businesses and remind them about what
is on their doorstep. We are passionate about the town and want to keep hold
of our businesses and keep visitors coming to the area.
We also love social media…. we love that it is about connecting, being authentic
and transparent, accessible and especially love the people power. The recession
has hit Ulverston hard and we are actively using our social networking channels
to form alliances, collaborate where we can and offer support to people who
are struggling. We have also made it easy for you to have a website with adverts
by introducing a low cost monthly payment plan.
We can help you set up your Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages
if you need a hand.
We know that it is quality and not quantity when you are marketing and networking
online. This is why we keep it local and help you get in front of the right
people with your offer. We will work hard with you to help your business thrive.
We are happy to chat with you on the phone, or meet you for coffee to discuss
the many ways we can help you take your business to the next level.
If you know of any resources that could help local start-ups,
please do let us know. This could be a
business, organisation, event, training opportunity, or networking group. We
would love to hear from you and will be extremely grateful for your help.
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 Ulverston, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Ulverston who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT STARTING A BUSINESS
In
addition to these local pages, we have also compiled
a library of information covering all of the key
issues that you have to consider when starting
a business.
This includes articles, downloads and links to
the best resources that are available for new
business start ups.
Select subject from the dropdown list.
USEFUL
ULVERSTON BUSINESS INFORMATION
Action With Communities In Cumbria
Core business is supporting and delivering community engagement. Working with the people and communities of Cumbria to realise their potential. info@cumbriaaction.org.uk |
http://www.cumbriaaction.org.uk |
01768 840827
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
Cumbria Business Education Consortium
CBEC can help link schools and businesses together for mutual benefit, assist teachers with their own professional development, assist schools with work experience placements, help businesses network with other businesses and schools, source resource materials and secure items from business to distribute to schools. |
http://www.cbec.co.uk |
01539 567 901
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Membership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce offers significant benefits for any business looking to develop and expand. We are Cumbria's premier business support and networking organisation. We are the voice of Cumbrian business - representing both SMEs and larger corporate organisations. Membership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce opens up a wealth of free essential business information and advice, a busy events diary with great networking opportunities, International Trade support, and discounts on a whole range of services. As a member of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, you're in business FOR yourself, not BY yourself info@cumbriachamber.co.uk |
http://www.cumbriachamber.co.uk |
0845 226 0040
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency
We help both new and existing businesses in the Eden and South Lakeland districts of Cumbria. We also support farmers and rural businesses producing distinctive, Cumbrian products throughout the county. |
http://www.crea.co.uk/ |
01768 891 555
Federation of Small Business Lancashire and Cumbria
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 office: Mercantile House, 347 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UP |
http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01772 7712033
InBiz Ltd
The breadth and quality of InBiz services has already changed the lives of more than 20,000 people by helping them into self-employment. More than 1000 people each year take advantage of the skills and experience within InBiz to help them realise their dreams. Enterprise House, 99 Main Street, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8QX |
http://www.inbiz.co.uk |
01244 343 790
Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)
ORB is a business membership organisation for businesses that want to stand out from the crowd: for businesses that believe ethics and values are important; for businesses that consider people and the environment in their business decisions. Being a member of ORB, using the Responsible Business Member logo and having an entry in the Responsible Business Directory is a great way to market your business and is an asset to any qualifying business. jill@orbuk.org |
http://www.orbuk.org.uk |
01702 468387
West Cumbria Development Agency
West Cumbria Development Agency was established in 1988 to help regenerate the local economy which had been badly hit by re-structuring, particularly in the steel industry. Its central aim is to help create jobs in the Boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland, which together form West Cumbria. This job creation is achieved by helping new businesses start and grow, by assisting local companies to expand and by facilitating inward investment into the area.
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http://www.wcda.co.uk |
01900 65656
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in the area, we would
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Web Design Cumbria
Having a website for any starting business can really help to increase awareness and do it quickly. Also for a product based business, this is where you can compete with larger players at an even level and take chunks out of their market.
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In
addition to these local pages, we have also compiled
a library of information covering all of the key
issues that you have to consider when starting
a business. 
