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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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NORFOLK BUSINESS

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

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Norfolk 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 NORFOLK BUSINESS WEBSITES

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

Federation of Small Businesses East Anglia. 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 144 Thetford IP24 1YA
http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01953 498915

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 - Norfolk 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 4173

Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES). At NWES (Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services) we specialise in helping people who have a good idea for a business make it a reality, by offering fully funded professional advice, an excellent start up business training programme leading to the compilation of a business plan, and a loan fund specifically for anyone who has been refused credit from a bank.
http://www.nwes.org.uk | 01603 227 840

Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Norfolk providing support and opportunities to the business community. We represent the interests and promote the competitiveness and growth of businesses by offering a range of services and benefits to our members. Membership to the Chamber opens up a wealth of free essential business information, advice and support.
http://www.norfolkchamber.co.uk | 01603 625977

Norfolk Education Business Exchange. We work with business to encourage them to get involved in a wide range of programmes in schools and the classroom so students get a first-hand insight into the varied opportunities in the world of work.
http://www.norfolk-exchange.org.uk | 01953 601 439

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