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If you are considering setting up a new
business or are an established business, there are a host of
business support and advice services available.
Business Link is a government-funded service
designed to promote enterprise. Whether you are already running or
growing a business or just starting out, Business Link is the place
to go.
Research shows that a business that uses professional external
advice is likely to increase its turnover and profitability more
than one that doesn't.
Harnessing the benefits of the range of business support services
available in the market is a huge task for any business owner; time
to understand, research and select what best suits their business
needs now and for the future.
Business Link's aim is to provide businesses with relevant services
from the broadest range of public and private sector business
support services at a national, regional and local level.
They understand your problems, challenges and goals and provide
information and advice to help you make the most of your business
opportunities.
Their support is independent and impartial, and most services
are provided free of charge.
The Government have launched an on-line procurement course
"Winning the Contract". This is a FREE resource to help businesses
(and in particular SMEs) learn about public procurement and how to
bid for public sector contracts. The course can be accessed via the
Business Link website here businesslink.gov.uk/procurement.
For further information on the services
provided visit the
Business Link East
website
Colchester Business Enterprise Agency (Colbea)
offers a wealth of business advice services to pre-start, start-up
and existing small businesses.
What does Colbea offer:
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Professional business advice - delivered by
accredited professional advisors throughout the Colchester and
tendring areas
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Business training - from "Planning your Business"
courses to specialist workshops such as IT, marketing and
legislation
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Business incubation units - with on-site business
advisors
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Programmes for school and college students to
allow them to receive "hands on" business
experience
For further information on the services
provided visit the Colbea
website
The Essex Development and Regeneration Agency
(ExDRA) leads on a variety of activity that contributes to the
right conditions to allow Essex businesses to grow, prosper and
sustain themselves.
From the management of four Enterprise Centres and
the Essex Technology and Innovation Centre to the facilitation of
the Greater Essex Prosperity Forum to enable Essex businesses to be
heard by county, regional and national government, ExDRA is playing
its part in supporting the County's businesses now and into the
future.
For further information visit
the
ExDRA website.
The Business Information Service at Essex
Libraries offers a wide range of resources to help those
doing business in Essex. Whether you are starting up or run an
established business we can help with all the information you need.
We can provide you with a tailor-made business start-up pack;
provide information on companies and markets, customers and
competitors, products and suppliers. You can view a British
Standard, order a mailing list or a credit check, request tender
information or market research. We can even register your new
company. You can also access leading online business resources -
free of charge. We provide a fast, accurate and confidential
service, seven days a week. All services are either free or charged
at very competitive rates.
For more information contact:
Louisa Steel
Business Information: Audience Development Officer
Essex County Council Libraries Business Information Service
01245 492535
www.essex-business.info
business.information@essex.gov.uk
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