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If you run a business in Suffolk or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Suffolk 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...

 

Bury St Edmunds | Felixstowe | Ipswich | Lowestoft | Sudbury

 

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 Suffolk, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Suffolk who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

 

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

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Suffolk 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 SUFFOLK BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  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
  East of England Development Agency . EEDA supports over 100,000 businesses each year by providing high-quality support, information, advice and funding.
| http://www.eeda.org.uk | 01223 713900
  Federation of Small Businesses East Anglia. 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: PO Box 144 Thetford IP24 1YA
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01953 498915
  Inspire East. Inspire East is the regional centre of excellence for sustainable communities in the East of England. Our aim is to deliver the knowledge, skills and advice that will inspire you to use and apply best practice. This website show-cases our services and provides a range of information and resources for anyone involved in regeneration.
| http://www.inspire-east.org.uk | 01223 484 644
  Learning and Skills Council - Suffolk. 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 4180
  Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency (MENTA) Our aim is to help our clients start and grow their businesses, improve their performance and encourage them to realise their potential through a mix of one-to-one advice, business skills workshops and networking opportunities.
info@menta.org.uk | http://www.menta.org.uk | 01284 760 206
  Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce represents business from grassroots to Government, and has grown to become the largest independent private sector forum in the County. Suffolk Chamber works with leading organisations to deliver the very best services and advice for your business. Suffolk Chamber can support your business throughout its lifecycle from start-up, development, growth and beyond.
| http://www.suffolkchamber.co.uk | 01473 680 600
  Suffolk Education Business Partnership. The Suffolk Education Business Partnership works with schools, businesses and the community to promote education business links to enhance and enrich the national curriculum. We provide young people with work related learning opportunities developed in partnership with local business and industry.
| http://www.suffolkebp.co.uk | 01473 408 060

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