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If you run a business in Southampton
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Southampton 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 Southampton, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Southampton who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Southampton Business
Advice & Support | Southampton
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Southampton
Design | Southampton
Networking Clubs | Southampton
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Southampton
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Southampton 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
SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESS WEBSITES |
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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 |
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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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cityofsouthampton.biz.
A community website in the true sense of the word that you, the people of Southampton, can write the content. Local businesses can add details free of charge and write blog articles.
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http://cityofsouthampton.biz |
See website for more details |
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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.
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http://www.action.hants.org.uk |
01962 854971 |
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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
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01425 280080 |
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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.
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http://www.hants.gov.uk/business |
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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.
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http://www.lsc.gov.uk |
0845 019 4182 |
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Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of nearly 2,000 businesses that together employ over 100,000 people. Our membership comprises businesses in all sectors of the economy, small and large, and including most of our region's major employers. The Chamber of Commerce is run by business, for business, since 1851. We are an independent organisation, funded mainly through our subscriptions, and are keenly attuned to members' needs. Our local knowledge and contacts cannot be rivalled.
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http://www.soton-chamber.co.uk |
023 8022 3541 |
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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.
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http://www.yestechsolutions.co.uk |
023 9267 8800 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Southampton, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
Image courtesy of SYOB
under a Creative
Commons Attribution licence.
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