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Website names

Your website domain name (web address) does not have to be the same as your business name, but it should contain one of your major keywords, e.g. networking.
Authentic Networking.
(03-09-10)

Understand your costs

There's no point being in business unless you can make money from what you do, so understand all your costs and don't shy away from being honest about the value of your time. When you nail the costs of operating your business, you will gain a greater knowledge of the margins possible.

You don't have to re-invent the wheel, you just need to find the best way of buying and selling one to make a profit!
Ashbourne Colour Print.
(02-09-10)

How to find what IP your business owns

Every business will own some form of intellectual property. It could be the artistic design, shape, technology or brand of your product or process, but do you know how to protect and exploit these intellectual assets?

To find out more why not take a free IP HealthCheck at the following web page.

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/whyuse/business/iphealthcheck.htm

The Intellectual Property Office.
(02-09-10)

Don't rush in to committing to office space.

Office space is expensive and usually requires a long term commitment. If you have the resource, working from home keeps your overheads down and if you need a business address it's worth consideing a Virtual office which will project the right company image without the huge overheads.
voxclever.
(01-09-10)

Banks and Plan

Get a good financial plan / cashflow together and negotiate with your bank to get cheaper bank charges and an overdraft just in case you need it during the first difficult few months
Vince Lavin.
(01-09-10)

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WARWICKSHIRE BUSINESS

If you run a business in Warwickshire or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Warwickshire 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 or select local area...

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

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Warwickshire 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 WARWICKSHIRE 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

Connect Midlands. Connect Midlands is a not-for-profit network, that supports technology and high growth companies to gain investment through training and mentoring, investment showcasing, and networking between businesses, investors and the professional services community in the Midlands.
http://www.connectmidlands.org | 024 7632 3320

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Business Support Team offers a range of business services to Pre-Start, Start-up and Existing Businesses. Programmes are varied in nature and are provided in conjunction with specialist partner agencies, for example; under the Coventry Local Enterprise Growth Initiative, this programme includes a service to coach and mentor both existing and pre start businesses and the provision of a grant and loan scheme for eligible individuals and businesses. People looking to start their own business in Coventry and Warwickshire can obtain help through workshops and one to one advice through the Business Link West Midlands Enterprise initiative delivered by the Chamber.
http://www.cw-chamber.co.uk | 024 7665 4321

Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Partnership. Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Partnership (CSWP) unites all sectors of the area’s economy with the common aim of working together and moving in the same direction to support economic development and regeneration to create investment, jobs and a better life for everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire.
http://www.cswp.org.uk | 024 7670 7400

Federation of Small Business Warwickshire and Coventry 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 4643, Coventry, CV6 9EJ
http://www.fsb.org.uk | 024 76596 468

Learning and Skills Council - Coventry and Warwickshire. 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 4156

Warwickshire Education Business Partnership. Warwickshire Education Business Partnership (WEBP) works with schools, colleges and businesses to prepare young people for adult and working life. We enjoy substantial support from public and private sector partners – and from the volunteers who help us deliver our services to schools.
http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk | 01926 738 960

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