Business Advice
Are you in business, or thinking of setting up a new business in Great Yarmouth?
A comprehensive range of business advice is available throughout the Great Yarmouth Borough Council area from the Economic Development Unit and partners.
The links below provide detailed information on the organisations able to assist you, complete with full contact details.
Business Link East of England assists businesses whatever their age, type or size. It offers specialist advice and business support accessible to all companies in the region, often free of charge.
The service provides easy access to the following information:
Starting up
Finance and grants
Taxes, returns and payroll
Employing people
Health, safety, premises
Exploit your ideas
IT and e-commerce
Sales and marketing
International trade
Grow your business
Buy or sell a business
Business Link aims to create and sustain an expanding economy by fostering growth and innovation in new and existing companies. This will not only lead to better employment prospects in the future but will also support local communities.
If you require more detailed advice and support Business Link offers a range of specialist advice services.
For further information and advice please contact:-
Business Link East of England
Information and Intelligence Centre
4 Bishops Square
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9NE
Tel: 08457 171615
Email: info@businesslinkeast.org.uk
Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk
East of England Development Agency (EEDA)
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind economic growth and regeneration in the East of England, the ideas region - a diverse area already established in the UK as a beacon of creativity and innovation. As a fast growing region the East of England is making a significant contribution to the UK economy.
EEDA is a government funded organisation sponsored by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), one of nine regional development agencies created by government to focus on economic development and building prosperity in English regions.
For further information and advice please contact:-
East of England Development Agency
The Business Centre
Station Road
Histon
Cambridge
CB24 9LQ
Tel: 01223 713900
Fax: 01223 713940
Email: knowledge@eeda.org.uk
Website: www.eeda.org.uk
East of England International has two key objectives:-
To support companies considering investment in the East of England.
To work with investors to ensure they grow profitably in the region.
East of England International is the official international business support agency for the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Based in Cambridge, the organisation has grown since its inception in 1997. It is funded by the UK Government, the East of England Development Agency, local government and a wide range of business partners. It is therefore able to provide a totally free, professional and confidential service.
East of England International's team includes sector specialists who will work with you to provide sector and local or international knowledge as required; solutions which fully meet your investment and trade needs. In addition, they have a strong network of advisors around the region who will be able to assist you.
For further information and advice please contact:-
East of England International
2 Quayside
Bridge Street
Cambridge
CB5 8AB
Tel: 01223 450450
Fax: 01223 450451
Email: info@eeia.com
Website: www.eei-online.com
enterpriseGY was formed after extensive consultation with the local community to encourage business enterprise and economic growth across all sectors. Led by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, enterpriseGY is working with a range of partners to deliver a programme designed to transform the economic future of the region.
enterpriseGY is about helping people set up and grow successful, sustainable businesses. It’s about encouraging a sense of enterprise amongst young people to create a new generation of business leaders. It’s about making Great Yarmouth a better place to live, work and do business in.
The enterpriseGY team are ambitious and well equipped to meet the challenge. They offer access to free practical help, expert advice, skills training, business funding, mentoring, courses and seminars - in fact just about everything needed to turn enterprising dreams into economic reality.
So if you’re thinking about:
Starting up in business
Growing or improving an existing business
Financing a business idea
Improving business planning
Taking out a franchise
Developing your skills
Training staff
then talk to enterpriseGY.
Ring 0800 458 0146 or visit www.enterpriseGY.co.uk and see why there’s never been a better time to do business in Great Yarmouth.
This programme is designed to support individulas and SMEs in Norfolk through the recession and to help them into a stronger position as the economy recovers. This support will:
Aid individuals in identifying and developing relevant skills and career opportunities
Increase the prospects of a more rapid return to work
Prevent further redundancies and business closures through improved performance
Helping SMEs to be more innovative, efficient and successful in the future economy
For further information, please contact the Evolve team or download the brochure: (1364Kb)
Email: evolve@uea.ac.uk
Telephone: 01603 591816'
Web: www.evolvenorfolk.co.uk
HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team
The HM Revenue & Customs Advice Team is a national team and offers free workshops/presentations for everyone in business but especially the newly self-employed and new employers.
We understand that when you are running a business, the paperwork may not be top of your list. That’s why HM Revenue & Customs offers a range of free services to help you understand your tax, National Insurance and VAT responsibilities and give you the confidence to get it right, first time. Our services are designed for everyone in business, especially newly self-employed and new employers.
For more information:
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst
To book online: www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst/centraltraining.htm
To book by phone: 0845 603 2691
Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service
The Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service (NRBAS) offers direct independent professional help to farming and rural businesses:
Support to individual farming and rural businesses
Advice and support to public and private sectors
Skills development to enable continued competitiveness
The service can assist with:
Assessing the present business
Discussing and identifying opportunities for development
Identifying suitable grants
Assisting with preparing business plans
Investigating the market potential for business ideas
Developing staff skills
Ongoing monitoring and support
NRBAS is a team of agricultural and rural business advisers funded by the district and county councils in Norfolk and Easton College.
For further information please contact:
Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service
Rural Support Centre
Easton College
Easton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR9 5DX
Tel: 01603 731285
Fax: 01603 731282
Website: www.ruraladvice.co.uk
Local enterprise agency Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services (NWES) offer a wide range of advisory services, business start-up programmes, training and development courses for both self-employed individuals and employees. It can also provide managed workspace and enterprise loan funds for fledgling businesses.
For further information please contact:
NWES-Great Yarmouth
The Novus Centre
The Conge
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 1NA
Tel: 01493 335680
Fax: 01493 335681
Email: gy@nwes.org.uk
Website: www.nwes.org.uk
Women’s Employment Enterprise and Training Unit (WEETU)
The Women's Employment Enterprise and Training Unit's (WEETU's) primary purpose is to assist women in Norfolk and Waveney to develop their economic prospects and to improve access to the local labour market through the provision of high quality employment and enterprise support services.
WEETU provides a unique service primarily for women who are interested in improving their social and economic circumstances by accessing careers advice and guidance, writing a CV, improving their skills, work shadowing or setting up in business. The services are designed specifically to meet the needs of women and address the barriers they face.
For further information and advice please contact:-
WEETU
2 Redwell Street
Norwich
NR2 4SN
Tel: 01603 230625
Fax: 01603 776426
Website: www.weetu.org
Further Information
Ready for Business in 2010?As the economy shows slight but significant signs of picking up, small businesses need to be prepared to maximise the opportunities.
Find out how by contacting us at the Novus Enterprise Centre we promise a warm welcome and lots of expert advice on making a great year for your business.
The Business Club is run by enterpriseGY, in partnership with Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, to encourage local traders by giving access to exclusive events, individual support and practical resource.
For more information on the Business Club, other events, training and business support from enterpriseGY, visit www.enterpriseGY.co.uk or call 0800 458 0146.
Contact Us
Tel: 01493 846108
Fax: 01493 846405
Economic Development
Town Hall,
Hall Plain,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR30 2QF
Open: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri
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