The Chamber recommends the following websites but does not accept any responsibility for the information contained therein.
Small firms across the country are urged to sign up to the Government's Supply2.gov.uk website to take advantage of the thousands of Government contracts available.
More than 123,000 companies have already signed up to the website, which provides an up to the minute database of government contracts for small businesses wishing to supply to the public sector.
Suppliers who have signed up to the site receive advice on how best to access government contracts and a free daily email alert notifying them of new opportunities that are relevant to their business.
Secretary of State Lord Mandelson said:
"Every year the government spends many billions of pounds on public sector contracts. It is vital that we actively help small and medium sized companies take advantage of these business opportunities. In the current economic climate this is more important than ever. The supply.2gov.uk website is a crucial tool for this. SMEs often have smaller overheads, local knowledge and great flexibility. Often they can offer the public sector better value for money than big business".
For more information please visit www.Supply2.gov.uk
www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/local_pages
Website giving up to date information about local crime
www.crimereduction.gov.uk
www.brc.org.uk
Websites giving information about Business Crime and Crime Reduction Partnerships
For a crime prevention survey or security advice e.mail your request to Rob Saunders at Radstock Police Station. rob.saunders@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Radstock Police Station, Wells Road, Radstock (01225-842631)
Opening Hours Monday 8am to 4pm, Tuesday - Friday 8am to 10pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Home Office website
We will update you with various other web sites on how crime is being fought by business partnerships initially in Somerset and then throughout the whole UK. The Chamber Objective is to achieve a total reduction of crime within the area through effective and inclusive partnerships with the Police, business organisations, community associations and local authorities based on best practise throughout the UK.
The Chamber is keen to develop relations with other Business Representative Organisations and has had contact with the following over the past twelve months:
www.chamberonline.co.uk
www.businesswest.co.uk
www.FSB.org.uk
www.fpb.co.uk
www.dorsetbusiness.net
www.britishprint.com
http://www.businesslinksw.gov.uk
Business Link provides the information, advice and support you need to start, run and grow a business. Our service is impartial and our motivation is to provide practical solutions to customers and offer a fresh insight and an independent solution to their particular business needs.
Free one to one appointments and Start up Awareness sessions are available locally in Midsomer Norton, please visit the website or contact the Information Team on 0845 600 9966 for more information.
Bank of England National quarterly inflation report.
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/inflationreport/prices.pdf
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