Business Matters is a brand new web-site, designed as 'first stop' information source for and about business in Bath & North East Somerset.
The site has been developed by the Council working in partnership with Business West, the Bath branch of the Federation of Small Business and the Chambers of Commerce for Bath, Midsomer Norton and Radstock and the Chew Valley.
It contains a wide range of information and web-links of interest to anyone running or starting a business in Bath & North East Somerset or interested in relocating to the area.
Featured topics include:-
- the strengths of Bath & North East Somerset as a business location
- business start up advice and support
- business related training courses being held locally
- commercial land and property availability
- business to business initiatives
- details of local business organisations.
The site also boasts a newly updated, searchable Business Directory which contains contact details for thousands of local companies, the goods they produce and services they provide.
As well as the Business Directory we have also added an on-line property register which lists all the currently available commercial property.
To visit the site, click here:-
www.business-matters.biz
Maybe your've successfully built your business up from nothing. Maybe you're a manager looking for a fresh way to motivate your staff. Or maybe you're experiencing problems recruiting a workforce with the skills your business requires. Whichever may apply now is the time to consider new ways of investing in your workforce.
For any business to succeed and grow it is essential the organisation retains and develops its staff. Training is key to achieving this but it can sometimes be hard to find the right course to suit your needs. The Bath & North East Somerset T4B Training Zone provides access to all business specific courses available through local training providers and colleges.
T4B is the zone where you can find solutions to your business training needs. Training for Business is a searchable database of providers and courses available in the local area. All courses are tailored to suit your specific needs - including content and timetable.
Access and search T4B - our local training providers will be happy to help you
www.training4biz.biz
Economic Development has recently launched its new online Business Directory for the Bath & North East Somerset Area.
The site can be used to search for a service that you require or to register your own business.
The Business Directory is free of charge and is an excellent way to promote the businesses in the district.
View the Business Directory at our services webpage www.business-matters.biz.
The Economic Development Service keeps a Register containing details of both Council and privately owned commercial properties and land available for sale or rent. The Register is updated on a quarterly basis and its is possible for staff to search its database for properties that match your requirement. The results can be posted or e-mailed to you. Alternatively you may like to search the database online at http://www.business-matters.biz/site.aspx?i=pg1. This is a new feature which allows you to search for your requirements and view the results immediately.
for further information, please contact Economic Development on (01225) 477748 or e-mail development_regeneration@bathnes.gov.uk.