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If you run a small business
in Cheshire or if you are thinking of starting up
a new business in Cheshire 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...
Birkenhead
| Chester | Crewe
| Ellesemere
Port | Macclesfield
| Runcorn | Stockport
| Wallasey
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 Cheshire, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Cheshire who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Cheshire Business
Advice & Support | Cheshire
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Cheshire
Design | Cheshire
Networking Clubs | Cheshire
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Cheshire
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL information and
useful contacts in these Cheshire 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 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
CHESHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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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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Cheshire Community Action.
Cheshire Community Action is a local charity committed to providing funding, advice and support for projects designed to protect and enhance the rural – and increasingly the urban – communities of Cheshire.
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http://www.cheshireaction.org.uk |
01244 323602 |
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Cheshire West and Chester Council - Trading Standards.
Trading Standards promote a fair trading environment for consumers and honest businesses in Cheshire West and Chester and helps to protect and support them. This is achieved through advice, education, working in partnership and law enforcement. Information is available for businesses about legislation and fair trading. There is also advice for businesses, farmers, motor trading companies and information about food and product safety.
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http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk |
01244 603 708 |
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Chester, Ellesmere Port and North Wales Chamber of Commerce.
the North Wales & West Cheshire Chambers of Commerce. Representing 90,000 employees across West Cheshire and North Wales we are one of the leading private sector providers of business support solutions. Our client base includes large corporate businesses to owner-managed businesses in all sectors of this dynamic and diverse economic region. We offer accessable and friendly networking opportunities to assist businesses within the region to grow and thrive. we also understand the challenges faced by business owners so we offer our members free Legal advice and HR support as well as representation at local regional and national levels. Joining the Chamber of Commerce is the best business decision you wil make all year!
info@cepnwchamber.org.uk |
http://www.cepnwchamber.org.uk |
01244 669 988 |
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East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise.
The Chamber serves the local business community in five Cheshire towns – Alsager, Congleton, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich, Sandbach, and surrounding areas. The Chamber exists to provide a quality business support service to help local businesses grow and succeed.
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http://www.congletonchamber.co.uk |
0800 915 9040 |
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Federation of Small Business Manchester & North Cheshire.
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: PO Box 220, Wilmslow, SK9 6WX
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01625 583123 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Cheshire and Warrington.
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 4163 |
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Resources for Business.
RfB are event organisers with a passion for people. Focusing at all times on the needs of the participants, we deliver professional event management support that ensures your conference, meeting, or training programme runs seamlessly and achieves its objectives. Working with the commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors, we organise events ranging from small training courses through to large international congresses.
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http://www.rfb.co.uk |
01625 267 880 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Cheshire, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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