|Business Link

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:

• Marketing and sales
• Business strategy
• Funding, grants and financial management
• IT and e-Business
• Operational and business processes
• Business skills
• Doing business abroad
• People issues

Services include:

• support for local business start-ups
• business information
• business advice and consultancy
• training and development
• events and networking
• international trade

For further information:
Telephone: 0845 749 4949
Email: |success@businesslinksurrey.co.uk

|Elmbridge Business Network

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 Engagement Manager
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|South East England Development Agency

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
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|Surrey Chambers of Commerce

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:
Telephone: 01784 444204
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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 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 - Telephone: 01253 336000
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|The Prince's Trust

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 7RY
Telephone: 020 7543 1234
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|Enterprise First

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
Telephone: 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;

• take collective action to engage business and enable business to influence public sector agendas and strategies;
• take more focused and carefully prepared action in a small number of chosen areas.

For further information:
Mark Pearson (Chief Executive)
Surrey Economic Partnership
Surrey Technology Centre
40 Occam Road
Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7YG

Telephone: 01483 685230
Email: |mark@surreyeconomicpartnership.org
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|Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council offers a range of advice including fire safety, business waste and animal health.

For further information:
Surrey County Council
Contact Centre
Floor 3
Conquest House
Wood Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1A
Telephone: 03456 009 009
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