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

 

Either search countywide in this section or select your local area.

 

Corby | Kettering | Northampton | Wellingborough

 

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

 

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

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Northamptonshire 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
  Federation of Small Business Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland. 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.
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | (01162) 597707
  Learning and Skills Council - Northamptonshire. 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 4175
  Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. Whether you're a small business or a large corporate organisation, more than 1300 Northamptonshire businesses are already benefiting from the benefits of membership. Through a wealth of support and a great many services such as raising your profile and helping you make cost savings, Chamber Membership is part and parcel of running a successful business.
| http://www.northants-chamber.co.uk | 01604 490 490
  Northamptonshire County Council - Trading Standards. Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards are here to protect the interests of Northamptonshire consumers and businesses.
| http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/northants | 01604 707 900
  Northamptonshire Education Business Partnership. Northampton Education Business Partnership (NEBP) offers a brokerage service to business, organisations and schools, bringing them together in a series of work related programmes, events and training which deliver effective and measurable outcomes that benefit all involved.
| http://www.ebp-northamptonshire.org.uk | 01604 671 156

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