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Business in Wyre Forest

 

Business Advice

New and existing businesses can access information, advice from Business Link by telephone or on the web: 

Telephone:  0845 600 9006
Website:  www.businesslink.gov.uk

Services include:

  • Business support finder
  • Events finder
  • Mentoring
  • Do It Online - file VAT and PAYE returns
  • Interactive tools
  • Contracts finder

Useful advice and information on starting or running a business can also be obtained from:

Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills


Useful Links to Business Advice and Information:

Business Rates
Inland Revenue
Licensing and Registration
Planning Permission
Trade Waste


Solutions for Business

Solutions for Business LogoSolutions for Business is a suite of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed.

The right advice, loan or grant, at the right time, can make the world of difference to your business. Solutions for Business products are simple to understand and access, good value for money and directed to where they will have most impact to help businesses grow. They are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to tackle issues your business might be facing.

Eligible businesses can gain support in areas such as starting up, understanding finance, training and skill development, resource efficiency, exploiting ideas, international opportunities and marketing and growing your business. For more information about Solutions for Business products visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/solutions

Accessing business support

Business Link  is the main gateway to both publicly and privately funded business support. They will provide independent advice and guidance on the type of support that will best fit the individual needs of your business.

Visit the Business Link website

Alternatively give them a call on 0845 600 9006

 

Commercial Property

The Worcestershire Property Search services offers a free search for vacant commercial land and premises.

For more information please visit the Commercial Property webpage.

 

Grants and Funding

 

Business Grants

Wyre Forest District Council current offers a £750 Business Start Up grant, subject to terms and conditions. 

To find out more information on grants please visit the Business Grants webpage.


External Funding

Information on grants and other sources of funding for business is available free from Business Link West Midlands’ grant database.

Business Link can also help you to:

  • Access business information and research
  • Get expert advice on how to improve your business performance
  • Find relevant solutions through access to quality assured suppliers
  • Improve the skills of yourself and your people
  • Access specialist manufacturing advice
  • Start a dynamic new business

View the Business Link website.


Economic Data and Profile

 
 
Additional information can also be viewed at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/research or http://www.ons.gov.uk/
 
For further assistance please contact regeneration@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

 

Regeneration Initiatives

Wyre Forest District Council's Regeneration and Economic Prosperity Section work towards regeneration, economic development and sustainable tourism in both the urban and rural areas of the District.

View webpage on Regeneration Initiatives

 

Town Centre Management 

 
 

Useful Links 

Advantage West Midlands http://www.advantagewm.co.uk/
Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) http://www.acas.org.uk/
Association of British Credit Unions Ltd http://www.abcul.org/
Connexions http://www.connexions-hw.org.uk/
Contingency Planning Guide http://www.contingency-planning-disaster-recovery-guide.co.uk/
Find UK Accountant http://www.find-uk-accountant.co.uk/
Health and Safety http://www.uksafety.net/
Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce http://www.hwchamber.co.uk/
Information Service for Small Businesses

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

Jobcentre Plus http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/
Kidderminster College http://www.kidderminster.ac.uk/
Inland Revenue http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Learning and Skills Council http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
Online Telephone Directory http://www.infobel.com/
Patent Office http://www.patent.gov.uk/
Postcode/Address Finder http://www.royalmail.com/
Prince’s Trust http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Skills Funding Agency http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/
Trading Standards http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/trading-standards.aspx
Valuation Office http://www.voa.gov.uk/
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This page was last reviewed 29 November 2011 at 11:28 by Matthew Barker.
The page is next due for review 27 May 2012.
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