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If you run a business in Hertfordshire or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Hertfordshire 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...

 

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

 

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

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Hertfordshire business pages, but we have also created an extensive library of general business information to help give your business the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked business 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?

 

 

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Your complete online guide to Bishops Stortford. The complete online guide to Bishop's Stortford, with comprehensive local business listings, community news and events, competitions, jobs, cars for sale, houses to buy, local dating, shopping 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
  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
  Enterprise Hertfordshire. Enterprise-Hertfordshire is a collaboration between several enterprise agencies in northern and eastern Hertfordshire. Our Stevenage office is known as Stevenage Business Initiative (SBI) and was set up in 1983 as the Enterprise Agency for Stevenage and Northern Hertfordshire. Throughout its 25 years of uninterrupted service it has developed a wide range of services and facilities which fall into four key areas of activity - business advice, counselling, training and business mentoring. We provide free practical advice and guidance to those people planning to set up in business or become self employed. We are an independently funded, non-profit making organisation established to provide business advice and guidance to the local small business community.
| http://www.enterprise-hertfordshire.co.uk | 0845 078 0600
  Ethnic Minority Business Group. The companys objectives are to promote, advance and coordinate the interests of the ethnic minority business community in their trade, business or professional activities, to facilitate the integration of these businesses into the mainstream and to carry out such activities that may be necessary or expedient in order for the company to achieve this.
| http://www.embg.co.uk | 0845 094 0310
  Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. 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 7426, Milton Keynes, MK19 6WN
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01908 560 376
  Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry offers members access to a wide variety of cost effective benefits in addition to our FREE TO MEMBERS 24 Hour Legal Advice Line and Insurance Scheme
enquiries@hertschamber.com | http://www.hertschamber.com | 01707 398 400
  Learning and Skills Council - Hertfordshire. 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 4167
  Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce. The Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce is one of the fastest growing chambers in the country. We are a powerful, independent voice for a vibrant business community, committed to optimising the benefits and opportunities for all our members. Our business is to enable your business to grow by providing a wide range of events and services.
| http://watfordchamber.co.uk | 01923 442442

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