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BUSINESS TIP OF THE DAY

Choose your networking carefully

All too often I meet people who felt pressured to join a networking group and did so on their first visit. A good tip is to visit several and decide on one or two that you feel can meet your needs.
Never give in to pressure on the day, you need to carefully consider what the organisation offers. Does it offer training, mentoring and support. What do you have to commit to?
Speak to other members and find out about their experiences. See what people are saying about the group online. How are they going to help you promote your business?
Viva Business Networking.
(10-09-10)

 

Create a flawless reputation

It is important to create a flawless reputation so make sure client facing staff members are appropriately experienced to speak with confidence and to email accurately. Answering the telephone in a timely fashion and quickly transferring the caller to the correct person is critical to reputation so businesses should have an efficient telecoms system, suited to their business needs. Speak to Natterbox for more details.
Natterbox.
(10-09-10)

 

Your Branding & Identity

A vital part of your business is your branding and identity. First impressions are everything. An effective brand tells your customers and the world who you are and what you do. If you don't create a good first impression, potential customers may pass you by and never return again.
Anil Amrit Graphic & Web Design.
(09-09-10)

 

Free Up Some Space with Free Storage

Why not free up your office/working space by taking advantage of free storage. We offer free storage for a month with no further obligation. If you do stay you will find our prices competitive and our service excellent
Supastorage Ltd .
(08-09-10)

 

Believe in Yourself.

If you don't believe in yourself no-one else will, or your products or services.
WomansWork.
(08-09-10)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Small Business Information

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

 

Your complete online guide to Harlow . The complete online guide to Harlow, with comprehensive local business listings, community news and events, competitions, jobs, cars for sale, houses to buy, local dating, shopping, discounts, and a free classifieds section.

 

  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
  Business Link East. Last year over 108,000 businesses used Business Link’s expert services. Many said that the free, independent and impartial help they received had a significant and positive impact on their business. From free one-to-one business advice, free skills workshops, start-up support and in-depth business reviews, the people at Business Link can help prepare you and your business for future growth.

| http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/east | 08457 17 16 15
  East of England Development Agency . EEDA supports over 100,000 businesses each year by providing high-quality support, information, advice and funding.
| http://www.eeda.org.uk | 01223 713900
  Essex Chambers of Commerce. Essex Chambers of Commerce, the County's leading business support organisation. Our aim, on behalf of our Members, is to remain the largest private sector provider of business support in Essex and to continue to provide excellent value and expertise.
enquiries@essexchambers.co.uk | http://www.essexchambers.co.uk | 01206 765 277
  Federation of Small Businesses Essex. 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: PO Box 10405, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 9GT
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01277 365244
  Inspire East. Inspire East is the regional centre of excellence for sustainable communities in the East of England. Our aim is to deliver the knowledge, skills and advice that will inspire you to use and apply best practice. This website show-cases our services and provides a range of information and resources for anyone involved in regeneration.
| http://www.inspire-east.org.uk | 01223 484 644
  Learning and Skills Council - Essex. 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 4179
  Mid Essex Enterprise Agency. The Agency provides valuable support for both new and existing small businesses, and has done successfully for more than twenty five years. If you are considering starting in business, or looking for ways in which to grow an existing businesses, the skills and experience gained over this time, are available to you through our accredited Advisors. From the business idea through to the Business Plan, we will provide the information you need to take your business through evaluation and planning into reality. Many of our services are provided at no cost to yourselves, and our advice is impartial and confidential.
| http://www.midessexenterpriseagency.co.uk | 01245 496 712

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