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Starting a Business
Use the links to below to help you if your are considering starting a business in Bedfordshire.  You may also wish to look at the General Business page as this has links to a large number of regional advice agencies.

   
  Briefcase   Complete Business Reference Advisor

If you are using a computer in a Bedfordshire Library you can use the Complete Business Reference Advisor. You will find information on how to start a business, legislation, business opportunity profiles, market information, useful contacts etc.

Help and Advice Agencies

  • Business Link in the East of England.  Web site containing a huge range of business topics including starting a business, finance and grants, employing people, IT, e-commerce and international trade.
  • Centre for Women's Enterprise. Business support, training, speakers etc.  Part of the University of Bedfordshire.
     
  • The Chamber.  The Chamber's primary aim is to promote, sustain and  lobby for business development within the county.  It supports and represents all Bedfordshire businesses and is able to offer significant savings and benefits to members.
     
  • Enterprising Women.  Women friendly advice to help you set up or grow a business in the East of England.
     
  • Princes Trust.  Help for young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to set up their own business.
     
  • shuttleworthbusiness.  A new enterprise centre to encourage small and fledgling businesses in the North and Mid Bedfordshire area.
     
  • Trading Standards.  Bedfordshire Trading Standards provide information for businesses to help them comply with the law.  Facts sheets available on a wide range of topics.
     
  • WentaLocal Enterprise Agency for Hertfordshire, Wenta has been serving the small business community for over 20 years, and has now extended its reach into Bedfordshire to provide advice and support from easily accessible venues across the county.

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