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If you run a business in Stoke
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Stoke 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 Stoke, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Stoke who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Stoke Business
Advice & Support | Stoke
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Stoke
Design | Stoke
Networking Clubs | Stoke
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Stoke
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Stoke 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.
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Basingstoke and Deane Local Business Partnership.
Is a framework to enable businesses and regulators within the Basingstoke and Deane area to work closer together. The aim is to make it easier for the business community to comply with regulations, by ensuring they are given clear information and good user-friendly advice.
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http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/business/regulatory/lbp |
01256 845 359 |
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Basingstoke Consortium.
Basingstoke Consortium is an Education-Business Partnership working with all schools and colleges in the Borough to help to prepare pupils for adult life and the world of work.
info@bas-consort.org.uk |
http://www.basingstokeconsortium.com |
01256 840 710 |
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Business Enterprise Support
Working for yourself can be very rewarding. To enable you to plan and develop your idea we have a free step by step programme of support to help you.
info@enterprisesupport.org |
http://www.enterprisesupport.org |
0800 458 8797 |
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Business Initiative.
Business Initiative is part of a national consortium of Enterprise Agencies providing FREE advice for those wishing to go into business on their own or to assist existing businesses who may wish to expand or are experiencing problems.
info@business.org.uk |
http://www.business.org.uk |
01782 202222 |
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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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Learning and Skills Council - Staffordshire.
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 4149 |
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North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
North Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry is independent, not-for-profit, and politically impartial. It comprises businesses and organisations from all areas of commerce and industry. It is owned and managed by business for business. It offers business services, runs networking events and lobbies government on business issues. It is big enough to speak on your behalf at local, regional and national level, and small enough to retain the local knowledge and information to help your business. It is part of a regional, national and global network. It is the leading business support organisation in north Hampshire and is the most powerful business club in your area
info@nhcci.co.uk |
http://www.nhcci.co.uk |
01256 352 275 |
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North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been representing the interests of local businesses for almost 200 years. With a current membership of over 1000 local businesses, covering all sectors of industry and commerce, the Chamber is the ‘voice’ of business. Our influence is unmatched by any other business organisation in the region, and we are the leading centre for business advice and support.
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http://www.nscci.co.uk |
01782 202 222 |
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Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Southern Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry belongs to its business members who join for a variety of benefits. From raising their local profile through networking events to sourcing business information, accessing commercial services or seeking international trade.
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http://www.sscci.co.uk |
0845 071 0191 |
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Staffordshire Partnership.
We are the Education Business Partnership for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, working in partnership with all key local organisations and businesses to support, deliver and broker opportunities for young people. We run a membership scheme for local schools and other educational establishments.
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http://www.staffpart.org.uk |
01889 571 999 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Stoke, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
Image courtesy of Vincent
Teeuwen under a Creative
Commons Attribution licence.
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