Starting your own Business in
Worcestershire
Economic expertise at all levels
Worcestershire County Council is committed to ensuring that
Worcestershire is and remands "Open for Business"
Events, advice, information and sources of
funding, or signposting to them, are among the benefits that
Worcestershire County Council can offer to new and existing
businesses.
The council’s Economic Development &
Sustainability Unit (EDSU) is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap
between the bigger ‘strategic’ picture and the individual needs of
local companies.
Starting your own business
Start-up tips
Starting your own business is challenging and
rewarding.
There are risks involved but careful planning and research can help
you succeed.
Do you have the personal attributes to cope with starting a
business? You need focus and dedication to be successful.
Business Link
Business Link is government's online resource
for businesses.
It contains essential information, support and
services for you and your business – whether you work for a large
organisation or are on your way to starting up.
Simple to use, up to date and practical,
Business Link is the first place to go to find guidance on
regulations and to access government services.
Contact: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/
Worcestershire County Enterprise Programme
Worcestershire County Council’s Enterprise
Programme helps aspiring businesses to get the necessary support
that will enable them to make a real impact in the local economy.
The service offers a wide range of workshops as well as individual
tailored business support and is available to anyone looking at
starting up a business within Worcestershire.
Advice and support includes:
- applying for grants and
loans
- writing a business plan
- how to write a marketing
plan
- managing and understanding your
finances
- legal issues
- complying with HM Revenue and
Customs
- understanding your Income
Tax Return.
Contact: 07894 413776 - info@balancingbusiness.co.uk - http://www.balancingbusiness.co.uk/
Starting a Social Enterprise
The County Councils guide to starting a social
enterprise containing advice and information and inks to
organisations that can assist you with your plans.
Link to attached document from County
Council's guide.
Do you have all the necessary skills
to run a successful business?
A busy schedule of events and workshops from
Worcestershire County Council specifically designed for people who
are keen to launch a small business or to help their business to
take the next step. See Events Section - this will link to the new
RSS feed.
Other things to Consider
This page was last reviewed 17 January 2012 at 15:17.
The page is next due for review 15 July 2013.