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Business Link Surrey provides information, advice and skills for small and medium-sized organisations in Surrey.
Part of a national network, funded by Government, with an aim to help Surrey businesses become more successful.
Business Links provides new and existing businesses with access to practical information and advice across the complete spectrum of business issues, including:
Services include:
For further information:
Telephone: 0845 749 4949
Email: |success@businesslinksurrey.co.uk
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The Business Network aims to bring together business representatives from across the borough to work on projects and initiatives which will help ensure that Elmbridge retains its vibrant local economy. It has a fund to give small grants to groups of local businesses to help set up innovative projects and initiatives.
For further information:
Telephone: 01372 474377
Email: |Community Planning and Partnerships Co-ordinator
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|South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), as the Regional Development Agency for the South East, is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK's economy.
For further information:
Telephone: 01483 484200
Email: |seeda@seeda.co.uk
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Surrey Chambers of Commerce offers a wide range of services including business information, export documentation, bespoke mailing lists, regular business events and a monthly newsletter.
The Chamber runs an extensive programme of business events for members and their guests.
For further information:
Surrey Chambers - Guildford
Parallel House
32 London Road
Guildford
GU1 2ABTel: 01483 230477
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|The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Formed in 1974 as a campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Today the FSB has grown to 185,000 members and is the largest independent voice for small businesses in the UK. Through its London Office Policy Unit, representations are made to Government and politicians over the ever-rising burdens, business costs and other issues that affect the small business sector. Local MPs are also met periodically at Branch and Regional level.
FSB membership costs from £100 per annum, depending upon the number of employees, plus a £30.00 joining fee. Members have access to a 24 hour telephone legal advice line and a legal insurance policy is taken out on behalf of the members, which includes representation for employment tribunals, tax investigation, VAT, DSS, and PAYE and jury service compensation. Full details and conditions of the legal scheme are available on request from Head Office. Other benefits include competitive business insurance and telephone call discounts.
Branches in Surrey host local meetings and events including seminars on topical issues and business-to-business socials. Members receive bi-monthly magazines and newsletters, which contain a mix of FSB news and articles of small business relevance.
For further information:
Surrey & West Sussex Regional Office - Tel: 01403 734257
Head Office - Tel: 01253 336000
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The Prince's Trust helps young people aged 18-30 who are unemployed or under-employed and unable to get finance elsewhere to set up and run their own business. The Trust provides low interest loans, together with advice from a Business Mentor to help prepare a business plan and to provide ongoing support.
For further information:
The Prince's Trust
The Leatherhead Enterprise Centre
Randals Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7RYTel: 0800 842 842
Email: |bussurr@princes-trust.org.uk
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Enterprise First is a not for profit company with sponsorship from the public and private sectors, and offers either free support or help at a nominal cost. Free, confidential, and independent advice is provided from a team of experienced, accredited business advisers. Enterprise First's training programme includes a free introductory workshop which covers issues you should be aware of in starting a business, as well as various workshops to support specific business needs, such as book-keeping and marketing all held by leaders who are accredited to national standards.
For further information:
Enterprise First
11 Wellington Street
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1DX
Tel: 0845 4587535
Email: |info@enterprisefirst.co.uk
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|Surrey Economic Partnership (SEP)
SEP aims to maintain Surrey's leading position at the heart of the regional economy in an international context, through sustainable economic development measures that have the support of the business community.
SEP means leading the development and review of Surrey's economic strategy and ensuring Surrey's economic development activities are business led, customer focused and coordinated.
The partnership:
brings together the principal organisations in economic development to exchange views and progress in addressing the issues facing the Surrey economy;
For further information:
Nigel Horton-Baker (Chief Executive)
Surrey Economic Partnership
Surrey Technology Centre
40 Occam Road
Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7YGTel: 01483 685230
Email: |n.horton-baker@surrey.ac.uk
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|Surrey Learning and Skills Council
Surrey Learning and Skills Council works with partner organisations in the county to involve more people in learning, future improve levels of achievement and ensure that people of all ages have the right range of opportunities and help with making the right choices.
Surrey Learning and Skills Council also develops local workforce development plans. These guide local action to encourage employers, particularly small firms, to invest in developing their workforce and promote the business denefits of this, including recognition through the Investors in People Standard.
For more information:
Surrey Learning & Skills Council
48-54 Goldsworth Road
Woking
Surrey
GU21 1LETel: 0845 019 4145
Email: |surreyinfo@lsc.gov.uk
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