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If you run a business in Worcestershire
or if you are thinking of setting up a new business
in Worcestershire 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 local area...
Dudley
| Evesham | Halesowen
| Kidderminster
| Malvern | Stourbridge
| Worcester
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 Worcestershire, it makes
sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer
based in Worcestershire who is prepared to help small
businesses or new business start ups.
Worcestershire Business
Advice & Support | Worcestershire
Accountants | Banking
& Finance |
Commercial Property | Worcestershire
Design | Worcestershire
Networking Clubs | Worcestershire
Printers | Sales
& Marketing | Worcestershire
Web Design | Website
Optimisation |
Local Directory.
Business Information
You will find LOCAL business information
and useful contacts in these Worcestershire 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
WORCESTERSHIRE 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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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.
info@connectmidlands.org |
http://www.connectmidlands.org |
024 7632 3320 |
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Federation of Small Business Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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: FSB FREEPOST SWC 4117, PERSHORE WR10 3ZD
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http://www.fsb.org.uk |
01386 750032 |
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
We pride ourselves on our private, not for profit status. This means that we are in business for your business and your success is central to everything we do, it is as simple as that. As a member of the Chamber you will enjoy benefits that meet your unique business ambitions. From profile raising, international trade, legal advice and professional training to business networks and HR consultancy the Chamber is here to help you advance and grow. Companies join to be more visible, to make business connections and to access professional expertise, knowledge and experience. Your business success, it is in our drive, our vision, our passion. By joining us you will be in good company and you will discover a culture of good business. For further information on becoming a member contact us by phone or e-mail at: enquiries@hwchamber.co.uk or visit www.hwchamber.co.uk
enquiries@hwchamber.co.uk |
http://www.hwchamber.co.uk |
0845 641 1641 |
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Learning and Skills Council - Black Country.
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 4186 |
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Partners for Social Enterprise.
Herefordshire Council co-facilitates Partners for Social Enterprise in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This is a partnership of organisations committed to working together to support the social enterprise sector in the two counties. In May 2005 it published the Strategy for Social Enterprise in the two counties.
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http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk |
01905 766 376 |
If you offer a product or
service that can help new business start ups or
existing small businesses in Worcestershire, we would
love to hear from you. (Free
listing)
Image courtesy of Jim
Linwood under a Creative
Commons Attribution licence.
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