The following organisations offers 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
The contacts for the Chamber of Commerce in South Gloucestershire are:
Staple Hill Chamber of Trade
c/o Mr Terry Sheen
Sheen Studios
110 High Street
Staple Hill
South Gloucestershire
BS16 5HH
Tel: 0117 956 0967
Thornbury Chamber of Commerce
c/o Miss Jenny Ansell
48 High Street
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 2AN
Tel: 01454 415757 (daytime)
Find UK Accountant
The website opposite provides contact information for accountants in 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. The website has been online for over 5 years and has over 4000 UK accountants listed.
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 ilnk opposite