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Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce to be precise.
This is a like a business club, where businesses can access information and given the opportunity to network with other businesses. As with any club - there are fee's. It can be well worth it if you take an active role in the development of your business.
Link:
www.renfrewshirechamber.com
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It's a well kept secret, but since Renfrewshire Council works closely with Scottish Enterprise you could get easily lulled into a sense that they forget about business.
They have various schemes available to boost business here and well worth concidering if you are looking to expand, consolidate or diversify.
It could be helpful if you are dealing with the barriers to business like, say, banks!
Link:
Renfrewshire Council's Economic Development
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For Women looking to get into business there is a specialised resource called:
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BusinessWomenScotland.org, the online business community for enterprising Scottish women.
Here you’ll find all the information you need, whether you’re just thinking about starting a business or have already taken the plunge.
Link:
www.businesswomenscotland.org
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An essential guide for Start ups and existing businesses
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This is a well laid out free resource web site for information about starting and running a business
Content in this web site comes from such sources as the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Department for Education and Skills, Acas, Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue & Customs, Home Office, Central Arbitration Committee, and Health and Safety Executive.
Link: www.businesslink.gov.uk
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Government Grants for Businesses |
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Need business funding?
The Scottish Government can provide financial assistance to new and existing businesses in Scotland.
Following a review of our grant scheme structure in 2007, we can offer direct financial support through our Investment and Innovation Grants which could help develop your business.
Link:
www.rsascotland.gov.uk
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Scottish Enterprises business support side. To be honest it's targeted at the medium to large company and those who export. Smaller businesses get support from information on the web site.
Many business people get upset because they believe that there are grants for this and that, well, if you are expanding and aiming at exporting then there are some.
The money they receive tends to be targeted at initiatives and training which every business can access.
Link:
Business Gateway Renfrewshire
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For those people aged 14 - 30 and under, with the flair and drive we have an excellent support group designed to help you!
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A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.
Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
We focus our efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
Last year our core work helped 12,793 young entrepreneurs through our business start-up programme.
Link:
www.princes-trust.org.uk
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