The following organisations offer support and advice to businesses within South Gloucestershire. Business Link
Business Link a government-funded agency, is able to provide practical information and advice on a wide range of business matters including finance and grants, employing people, IT and e-commerce, sales and marketing, international trade and growing your business. Business Link also offers specialist advice and support to starter businesses including awareness sessions and training courses.
Tel: 0845 600 9006
Email: enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
GWE Business West
GWE Business West Ltd is a leading membership and economic development organisation, incorporating the Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Chambers of Commerce. GWE Business West deliver an extensive range of services to businesses, and as a powerful voice for business, play a major role in shaping and supporting economic growth and success.
Tel: 01275 373 373
Email: info@gwebusinesswest.co.uk
For information on local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations please visit the Chambers of Commerce page or call 01454 863003.
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses promotes and protects the interests of the self employed and small business owners within the UK. Formed in 1974, the FSB is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group and has a branch that covers Gloucestershire and the West Country. For more information visit their web page opposite or call 0845 257 6030.
BRAVE
BRAVE is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Bristol that helps entrepeneurs start and run businesses.
BRAVE provides support to:
-Trading businesses looking to develop and grow
- Business needing solutions to problems
- Start-up businesses
- Those thinking about starting a business or becoming self employed for the first time
Call 0117 9445 330 or visit the website using the link opposite.
UWE
The University of the West of England have recently developed a range of support services and training courses to help businesses and individuals who have been impacted by the current recession.
This includes workshops, graduate internships with funding for fixed-term projects, short and professional courses for staff and information on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
Find UK Accountant
This website (available via the link under 'Other websites') provides contact information for accountants in South Gloucestershire and the UK and also details their accounting services, history and expertise. It is a growing resource for both people and companies looking for an acounting firm, and students looking for accounting jobs.
NetRegs
NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. They can advise on what businesses need to do to comply with environmental law and protect the environment. See the web link opposite.