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

 

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

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Portsmouth 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 PORTSMOUTH BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  Business in Hampshire. A Business Portal brought to you by Hampshire County Council with the aim of answering all your key questions about business and the economy in Hampshire. It includes details of their own services and those of other key business organisations.
info@hants.gov.uk | http://www3.hants.gov.uk/business.htm | 0845 603 5638
  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
  Community Action Hampshire. The countywide support body for the voluntary and community sector. Community Action Hampshire is a Council for Voluntary Service and a Rural Community Council with over 50 years' experienceof working with and supporting Hampshire's voluntary and community organisations.
| http://www.action.hants.org.uk | 01962 854971
  Federation of Small Business Wessex. 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: Christchurch Business Centre, Grange Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JD
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01425 280080
  Hantsweb. Business Portal brought to you by Hampshire County Council with the aim of answering all your key questions about business and the economy in Hampshire. It includes not only their services but those of other key business organisations.
| http://www.hants.gov.uk/business |
  InBiz Ltd. The breadth and quality of InBiz services has already changed the lives of more than 20,000 people by helping them into self-employment. More than 1000 people each year take advantage of the skills and experience within InBiz to help them realise their dreams. 54 Northern Road, Cosham
Portsmouth, PO6 3DP
| http://www.inbiz.co.uk | 023 9220 1072
  Learning and Skills Council - Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. 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 4182
  Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Regional Business Centre, Harts Farm Way, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1HR. E-mail: sehants@chamber.org.uk
| http://www.chamber.org.uk | 023 924 49449
  Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Education Business Partnership. Portsmouth&South East Hampshire Education Business Partnership (EBP) runs a variety of programmes to bring business and education together. Through its many programmes, employers can help raise the aspirations of young people and are able to be directly involved in initiatives which encourage young people to develop key skills required for the world of work.

| http://www.portsmouthebp.co.uk | 023 9228 3400
  Welcome To Portsmouth. Welcome to Portsmouth aims to provide information for both visitors and residents alike, covering a wide range of topics.
| http://www.welcometoportsmouth.co.uk |
  Yestech Business IT Solutions. Low-cost communications solutions to help small companies work efficiently and present a professional 'bigger business' image to their customers. We are particularly good at solutions for home-based business owners who do not want to be tied to a central office.
| http://www.yestechsolutions.co.uk | 023 9267 8800

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