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If you run a business in Somerset
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Somerset 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..
Bath
| Bridgwater
| Taunton | Weston-super-Mare
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 Somerset, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Somerset who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Somerset Business
Advice & Support | Somerset
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Somerset
Design | Somerset
Networking Clubs | Somerset
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Somerset
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Somerset 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
SOMERSET BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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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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Community Action.
Community Action is a registered charity that works to support mainly rural communities based in the West of England covering North Somerset, Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We were founded in 1974 and since that time we have helped numerous groups and individuals.
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http://www.community-action.org.uk |
01275 393837 |
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Connexions-Somerset.
Connexions work with young people and a large range of partner organisations to support young people, to signpost them to specialist services and to offer advice that helps the young people to make decisions about their futures.
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http://www.connexions-somerset.org.uk |
01278 423 788 |
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Federation of Small Business Somerset and Wiltshire.
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 3212, Chippenham, SN15 9BW
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01249 449 120 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Somerset.
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 4161 |
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Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
By representing & working in partnership with the Somerset business community, the Somerset Chamber will encourage & facilitate sustainable relationships that promote the county & our members & their businesses & aspires to be recognised as the HUB of business influence in Somerset.
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http://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk |
01823 444 924 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Somerset, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
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