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Website names

Your website domain name (web address) does not have to be the same as your business name, but it should contain one of your major keywords, e.g. networking.
Authentic Networking.
(03-09-10)

Understand your costs

There's no point being in business unless you can make money from what you do, so understand all your costs and don't shy away from being honest about the value of your time. When you nail the costs of operating your business, you will gain a greater knowledge of the margins possible.

You don't have to re-invent the wheel, you just need to find the best way of buying and selling one to make a profit!
Ashbourne Colour Print.
(02-09-10)

How to find what IP your business owns

Every business will own some form of intellectual property. It could be the artistic design, shape, technology or brand of your product or process, but do you know how to protect and exploit these intellectual assets?

To find out more why not take a free IP HealthCheck at the following web page.

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/whyuse/business/iphealthcheck.htm

The Intellectual Property Office.
(02-09-10)

Don't rush in to committing to office space.

Office space is expensive and usually requires a long term commitment. If you have the resource, working from home keeps your overheads down and if you need a business address it's worth consideing a Virtual office which will project the right company image without the huge overheads.
voxclever.
(01-09-10)

Banks and Plan

Get a good financial plan / cashflow together and negotiate with your bank to get cheaper bank charges and an overdraft just in case you need it during the first difficult few months
Vince Lavin.
(01-09-10)

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS

If you run a business in Manchester or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Manchester 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 Manchester, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Manchester who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

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Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Manchester 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.

USEFUL MANCHESTER BUSINESS WEBSITES

Activ Manchester. The complete online guide to Manchester with comprehensive local business listings, community events, news, and accommodation.

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

Federation of Small Business Manchester & North Cheshire. 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: PO Box 220, Wilmslow, SK9 6WX
http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01625 583123

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK with over 5,000 members. We provide first-class business support to companies of all shapes and sizes through a range of sector-based membership services and networking opportunities, specifically tailored to meet the needs of your business.
http://www.gmchamber.co.uk | 0845 602 9469

Learning and Skills Council - Greater Manchester. 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 4142

Manchester Business Directory. If you are a business based in Manchester and you can add your company details to the Manchester Directory for FREE.
http://www.manchesterbusinessdirectory.co.uk | See site for more details.

Manchester City Council. A range of services is available from the Commercial Library to support your business. Pre-start and start-up business support; Starting and growing a business in Manchester; Locate or invest in Manchester; Business support: staff recruitment, retention and training. Ground Floor, Central Library, Manchester, M2 5PD
http://www.manchester.gov.uk |

Manchester Enterprise Centre. Information Services; MBA Recruitment; Conference Facilities; Incubator.
http://www.mbs.ac.uk | 0161 306 8484

Manchester's Investment and Development Agency Service. MIDAS, acting on behalf of the ten Local Authorities of Greater Manchester, aims to attract inward investment into the City Region by promoting Manchester as a leading European business location as well as a complementary proposition to the UK’s capital, London.
http://www.investinmanchester.com | 0161 877 3000

Marketing Manchester. Visit Manchester is the tourist board for Greater Manchester. Our tourism challenge is to create a City that delivers a better quality of life for the three million people who live or work here. It's as simple as that. Visit Manchester is a division of Marketing Manchester, the agency charged with promoting the city on a national and international stage.

http://www.themanchestertouristboard.com | 0161 237 1010

New Economy Manchester. Manchester's Commission for the New Economy are the lead strategic body for the Manchester City Region economy working with our partners to bring future economic prosperity to Greater Manchester. Find out more about New Economy and the work we do.
http://neweconomymanchester.com | 0161 236 7222

Salford Foundation. Salford Foundation is affiliated to a grant-giving charity that supports children and young people seeking to pursue personal and learning development opportunities that would not normally be available to them because of family financial constraints.
http://www.salfordfoundation.org.uk | 0161 787 8500

Top Trades People. Find local tradesmen - Save time and money by using our free service to find free quotes from local Manchester tradespeople. Post your job, get free quotes, pick the best Manchester tradesman for your work and review the job quickly and easily with Top Trades People. Plumbers, plasterers, electricians, tilers, roofers, security specialists.
http://www.toptradespeople.co.uk | 0845 519 0028

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