Bedford

22nd May 2012

Membership Organisations

Chamber Business

Chamber Business is the accredited Chamber of Commerce for Bedfordshire and Luton and its services and support extend to all businesses in the county.

East of England International (for investors and for exporters) supports companies looking to invest in the region as well as regional companies looking to export.

How they can help:

Lobby and represent individuals views to the right people
Promote business and raise businesses profile – exclusive to members
Put business in touch with new businesses contacts and customers
Save money – exclusive to members
Offer export advice and documentation services – subsidised to members
Help develop new skills through training courses and work based learning opportunities[/high]

Contact
Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 01582 522448
Website: www.chamber-business.com

Federation of Small Businesses

Federation of Small Businesses campaigns on behalf of the self employed and owners of small firms. It provides Legal, Tax, V.A.T. and Health & Safety advice and representation, preferential Banking and Credit Card Processing facilities and Business Insurance.

Contact
Tel: 01234 825866 (Ginnie Clifton-Smith - Regional Secretary)
Email: fsbginnie@ntlworld.com
Website: www.fsb.org.uk

Social Enterprise East of England

SEEE can assist social enterprises in a number of different ways.

Sources of funding search facility, a quick and easy way to see the funds available in the East of England.
Browse the website library for news, business templates, government reports, research and finance documents.
Bespoke, short, sharp, practical, and often free, learning sessions organised by SEEE, delivered across the East of England on various topics.

Contact
Social Enterprise East of England
Tel 0845 606 6296
Website: www.seee.co.uk
E-mail: admin@seee.co.uk

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