22nd May 2012
Regional Support
Business Link
The main access route into business support available in Bedford is provided by Business Link. Business Link is the government's online resource for businesses and provides a range of advisory services for both existing Bedford businesses and the start-up market.
Contact
Business Link
Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk & www.bizmapeast.co.uk
East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
East of England Development Agency has a business support role across the region to raise levels of productivity, competitiveness and entrepreneurship. The Agency provides advice and information; establishes support which is high quality and integrated and gives every individual with a great business idea the opportunity to turn it into reality.
Contact
East of England Development Agency
Tel: 01223 713900
Website: www.eeda.org.uk
takeITon
The takeITon campaign offers free IT support and advice to businesses to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Through the takeITon programme businesses can access free practical support to help them with their business IT and can receive a free consultation with a Business Link Advisor who will give their business an 'IT Healthcheck'
Contact
Business Link East on 08457 17 16 15
Website: www.takeiton.org.uk/
East of England IDB Ltd (EEIDB)
EEIDB Ltd manages the Trade and Inward Investment activity in the East of England on behalf of the East of England Development Agency and UK Trade & Investment and provides advice and services to business. With experience and knowledge of the international marketplace they utilise that knowledge to promote the region as a great place to do business and exploit opportunities that will improve the regions economic health.
Contact
EEIDB Ltd
Tel: 0845 641 9809
Website: www.eeidb.info
Manufacturing Advisory Service - East
MAS-East provides manufacturing businesses with expert advice to deliver measurable improvements by helping improve performance and productivity.
Contact
Telephone: 0845 300 4443
Website: www.mas-east.org.uk
Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue Business Education & Support Team offer help and support to businesses to ensure they understand their tax responsibilities.
Advice is delivered through workshops on a variety of subjects and is free of charge and are designed for everyone in business, especially new businesses or new employers.
Contact
Inland Revenue
Tel: 01685 353 848
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/
UKTrade & Investment
Work with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets. Also encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their partner of choice.
Contact
UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Tel: 0207 215 8000
Website: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/
Job Centre Plus
Job Centre Plus can offer assistance when it comes to recruitment, training and redundancy matters for businesses. They can offer free advertising when businesses are recruiting for new staff, financial support with training and a support team if redundancies are on the horizon, helping businesses through the process and individuals back into work.
Contact
Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
