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If you run a business in Watford
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Watford 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 Watford, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Watford who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Watford Business
Advice & Support | Watford
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Watford
Design | Watford
Networking Clubs | Watford
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Watford
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Watford 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?
See the Start
Your Own Business home page for a full list
of subjects covered.
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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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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.
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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/east |
08457 17 16 15 |
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East of England Development Agency .
EEDA supports over 100,000 businesses each year by providing high-quality support, information, advice and funding.
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http://www.eeda.org.uk |
01223 713900 |
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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.
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http://www.enterprise-hertfordshire.co.uk |
0845 078 0600 |
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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.
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http://www.embg.co.uk |
0845 094 0310 |
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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
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01908 560 376 |
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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 |
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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.
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http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4167 |
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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.
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http://watfordchamber.co.uk |
01923 442442 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Watford, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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