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If you run a business in Oxfordshire
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Oxfordshire who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Oxfordshire Business
Advice & Support | Oxfordshire
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Oxfordshire
Design | Oxfordshire
Networking Clubs | Oxfordshire
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Oxfordshire
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Oxfordshire 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
OXFORDSHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES |
Activ
Oxford Welcome to the most comprehensive
guide to Oxford and the surrounding area on the
internet with local businesses, jobs, cars for sale,
houses for sale,dating, community events and news,
places to stay, places to eat, Activ Oxford offers
information on everything you need in and around
Oxford.
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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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Federation of Small Business Thames Valley.
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.
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
0118 945 6848 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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 4154 |
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Oxfordshire Business Enterprises.
The INDEPENDENT, COUNTYWIDE free advice service for people seeking help starting a business or in the early stages of running one, throughout the entire Oxfordshire area. Oxfordshire Business Enterprises is the enterprise service for Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. Its role is to provide the right advice to help people start and run a business, so if you want to learn more about how to start yours, you've come to the right place. Oxfordshire Business Enterprises was formed in 2003 by combining two previous enterprise agencies, NORBIS and TBAC, to produce one agency to provide business startup services to the whole of Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. We are a non-profit making organisation supported by all Oxfordshire's local authorities and co-ordinated from Cherwell District Council's offices in Banbury.
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http://www.oxonbe.co.uk |
01295 227 082 |
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Oxfordshire Education Business Partnership.
OEBP is your connection between the worlds of work and education in Oxfordshire. We are passionate about developing, delivering and supporting work-related learning services for education providers, young people and employers.
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http://www.oebp.org.uk |
01865 323 474 |
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group works with businesses across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire to help them achieve their full business potential. We do this by offering members a range of services including business advice, networking events, training and international trade support.
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http://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk |
01753 870 500 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Oxfordshire, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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