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If you run a small business
in Cumbria or if you are thinking of starting up
a new business in Cumbria 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...
Carlisle
| Keswick | Penrith
| Whitehaven
| Workington
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 Cumbria, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Cumbria who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Cumbria Business
Advice & Support | Cumbria
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Cumbria
Design | Cumbria
Networking Clubs | Cumbria
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Cumbria
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Small Business Information
You will find LOCAL information and
useful contacts in these Cumbria 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 business 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
CUMBRIA BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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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 |
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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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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.
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http://www.cbec.co.uk |
01539 567 901 |
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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 |
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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.
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http://www.crea.co.uk/ |
01768 891 555 |
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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
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01772 7712033 |
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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
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http://www.inbiz.co.uk |
01244 343 790 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Cumbria.
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 4159 |
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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 Cumbria, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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