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If you run a small business
in Dorset or if you are thinking of starting up
a new business in Dorset 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.
Bournemouth
| North Dorset
| Poole | Weymouth
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START
YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN DORSET
Free
local guide - download now (PDF)
This free interactive guide is designed to
help anyone running a small business or is
thinking of doing so. It contains a simple
step-by-step guide to setting up on your own;
local business support contacts, local networking
groups and local firms who are keen to help
you. Either read online or download to your
computer so you can refer to it whenever you
like.
If you offer a service that could help new
business start-ups, we would love to talk
to you about our exclusive sponsorship deals
(only one firm per classification, per area)
Adobe Acrobat required -
this can be obtained free of charge from here |
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 Bournemouth, it
makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or
printer based in Bournemouth who is prepared to
help small businesses or new business start ups.
Dorset Business
Advice & Support | Dorset
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Dorset
Design | Dorset
Networking Clubs | Dorset
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Dorset
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Small Business Information
You will find LOCAL information and
useful contacts in these Dorset 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
DORSET 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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Dorset Business.
Dorset Business, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is an independent organisation that has been created to benefit its members' businesses and to enhance the business environment of Dorset. Established in 1949, Dorset Business, formerly known as Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry has a long and proud tradition of serving the business community. We are recognised as one of the most active chambers in the UK. One of 52 accredited chambers in the UK, we guarantee to deliver business a high quality of service and a comprehensive range of activities. An independent organisation Dorset Business represents the interests of approaching a thousand members from sole trader businesses to large multi-nationals, with representatives from every business sector.
info@dorsetbusiness.net |
http://www.dorsetbusiness.net |
01202 714 800 |
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Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Tower Park, Dorset
BH12 4NZ. E-mail:contact@dorsetbusiness.net
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http://www.dorsetbusiness.net |
01202 714800 |
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Federation of Small Business Wessex.
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 organiser: Christchurch Business Centre, Grange Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JD
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01425 280080 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
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 4148 |
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Yestech Business IT Solutions.
Low-cost communications solutions to help small companies work efficiently and present a professional 'bigger business' image to their customers. We are particularly good at solutions for home-based business owners who do not want to be tied to a central office.
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http://www.yestechsolutions.co.uk |
023 9267 8800 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Dorset, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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