Useful Links

The following organisations can provide complementary advice and services to those of Oxfordshire Business Enterprises. For your local authority services, click on the logos at the bottom of this page.

British Business Angels Association: The new national trade association for the UK’s Business Angel Networks. It's backed by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. http://www.bbaa.org.uk

British Franchise Association: the single regulatory body for franchising in the UK; BVA: represents private equity & venture capital in the UK; Business Link: business support, information and advice
also: Business Link Start-Up Workshops. Information & Booking

Business Groups, Networking & Chambers of Commerce

The Late Breakfast - Abingdon
: Banbury Chamber of Commerce
: The Banbury Business Breakfast Club
: Bicester Chamber of Commerce
: FABoxford.co.uk
: Late Breakfast Banbury
: Mission Possible
: Oxfordshire Chambers of Commerce & Trade
: Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce
: Top Chameleon - late breakfast
: Wantage & District Business Breakfast Club
: Witney & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Companies House

Companies House: the official UK government register of UK companies
Data Protection Register: The Information Commissioner's Office: provides information on your responsibilities under the 1998 Data Protection Act
Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform: BERR: for up to date information on industry sectors & government policy for industry
Direct Access Government: Direct Government UK: portal to public service information from the UK government

Enterprise & Innovation

Do you have an innovative technology or knowledge-based idea?

www.oxfordshirehub.co.uk/

A range of services for the knowledge based economy and to organisations interested in business growth, technology commercialisation and economic development.

www.oxin.co.uk/

Federation of Small Businesses

A national organisation lobbying for the interests of small businesses and also providing certain benefits to members. http://www.fsb.co.uk
Government: South East Economic Development Agency. www.seeda.co
HM Revenue and Customs

All you need to know, whether self-employed or an employer, about tax and National Insurance. Also advice on VAT. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Health and Safety: This site provides information on all aspects of health & safety including current legislation, standards and rules. http://www.hse.gov.uk
Learning: Oxford Cherwell Valley College: www.ocvc.ac

National Federation of Enterprise Agencies: The umbrella organisation for local enterprise agencies of which Oxfordshire Business Enterprises is a member. It also has an advice website www.smallbusinessadvice.org.uk for pre-start businesses to obtain online advice. http://www.nfea.com
Office of Fair Trading: Details UK competition policy and protects economic welfare of consumers. A visit is a must to ensure your business remains within the rules. http://www.oft.gov.uk; Protects the interests of Oxfordshire’s consumers and businesses in all aspects of trade. http://www.oxon-tss.org.uk
Oxfordshire Town Chambers Network: Provides details of the various Chambers In Oxfordshire and their services. http://www.otcn.co.uk

Patent Office

Provides information on all aspects of intellectual property including patents, trade marks, copyright and design. http://www.patent.gov.uk

Prince’s Trust

Helps young people aged 18-30 who are unemployed, under-employed or of limited means to start a business by offering loans and mentoring. http://www.princes-trust.org.uk

Prowess

Contact point for a network of business advice organisations offering tailored services to the needs of women. http://www.prowess.org.uk

Research & Data

The Oxfordshire Economic Observatory

Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics

Oxfordshire Data Observatory

Shell LiveWire

Offers business advice to young entrepreneurs aged 16-30 and also runs an annual business competition. http://www.shell-livewire.org
TBAC Management Services: Provides serviced office accommodation in various locations in Oxfordshire.; http://www.tbacsbs.co.uk
UK Trade and Investment: The Government organisation that supports both companies in the UK trading abroad and overseas enterprises seeking to locate and trade in the UK. http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk