MENTA
The Mid-Anglian Enterprise
Agency (MENTA) provides free, confidential and impartial help and
support to small business and the self-employed in and arround
Forest Heath. Their programme 'Suffolk Start', which is run in
association with Business Link helps businesses develop core
business skills. Menta can offer;
- Free impartial help, support and advice
- Special programme for new business start-ups
- Regular business development workshops
Menta offer the following workshops and
masterclasses aimed at supporting businesses;
- Starting Right
- Marketing your Business
- Book keeping and Financial Control
- Business Planning
- Running and Limited Company - pros and cons
- Taking the pain our of websites
- The future of E-Commerce
For further information contact MENTA on (01284)
760206 or visit their website on
www.menta.org.uk
Suffolk
Training Access Point is a database listing training courses in
Suffolk, including home study, part-time and full-time
opportunities.
Business Link Suffolk
Business Link
Suffolk are a 'one stop shop' offering impartial business advice to
the full range of businesses in Suffolk. They provide factsheets
giving advice on setting up a business;
- Writing a Business Plan
- Forming a Business
- Researching your market
- Buying a Franchise
See website for further details
www.bls.org.uk
VentureNavigator
VentureNavigator is a
free and impartial online service for businesses and entrepreneurs.
If you have a new business idea or an existing company ready for
growth, VentureNavigator can help.
See website for further details
www.venturenavigator.co.uk
Environmental Legislation
NetRegs is the primary trusted source of guidance on environmental
legislation for businesses in the UK. It provides free, clear
guidance for different business types on how to comply with
environmental legislation.
You can:
* receive regular updates on environmental legislation by signing
up for free email alerts
* use the online questionnaire to assess your environmental
compliance
* find your nearest authorised waste contractor or recycling
facility by using the online Waste Directory
NetRegs is a partnership between the Environment Agency in England
and Wales, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the
Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland.
Using NetRegs will help you protect your business reputation, save
money and avoid prosecution.
For more information please visit
www.netregs.gov.uk