New Business Start Up Package
Comprehensive business start up software and support package. Everything you need to start your business in one place....
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What could a graduate bring to your company?
Graduate Programmes are a great way to get innovative and enthusiastic new blood into an organisation
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Is the future of your business making the tea?
No business can afford to stand still and no business can develop and prosper without skilled people ...
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New Exhibition Space
We are pleased to offer a new opportunity for you to have a permanent exhibition display inside our historic grade 2 listed building ...
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We have the money if you have the plan!
"Our aim is to support people with sound business plans when they face a tough patch. We work to get them to a stage ..."
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Chamber welcomes Youth Contract
"This package aimed at tackling the problem of record levels of young people out of work is welcome and a much-needed boost ..."
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Employment law reform helps growth
"Employment regulations often create uncertainty for businesses and act as real barriers to confidence, growth and job creation ..."
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Chamber winners invest for success
"What unites them is a genuine understanding that business success and growth comes from having a clear vision ..."
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The Education and Employers Taskforce
"Young people in the County have the opportunity to meet with local business and become inspired to follow their ..."
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Failure to deliver strong aviation policy
"The Government must set a bold, long-term aviation policy that serves our businesses and boosts economic recovery ..."
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Incentives to help firms take on apprentices
"By reducing red tape, and incentivising businesses to take the plunge, the government is offering real help ..."
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Government must support private sector job creation
"The figures are concerning, and reinforce the need for the government to boost the private sector's ability to create ..."
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Break into Brazil with Bedfordshire Chamber
"Brazil is a challenging market so this seminar will suit the seasoned exporter, providing interested businesses with a useful ..."
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SEMLEP Private Sector Directors Appointed
"These private sector appointments represent a wide range of experience, business size, sector and geographic ...
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PM must provide a road map for the economy
"Businesses need continuous reassurance that there is a plan for fiscal stability and a clear road map which will steer us ..."
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Survey points to increased risks facing UK recovery
"We can avoid a recession, but this relies on the government making some tough policy choices ..."
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Micro businesses want to grow
One in two micro firms (companies with fewer than 10 employees) find it difficult to recruit the right staff ...
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SEMLEP Chair Appointed
SEMLEP (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ann Limb OBE DL has been appointed as Chair ...
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New President for the British Chambers of Commerce
Martyn Pellew becomes President of the BCC after serving as Vice President of the organisation since July 2010 ...
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Half of businesses tied up in health and safety - yellow tape
"Health and safety regulation in the workplace is important, but it must be made more industry-specific ..."
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Quarterly Economic Survey Results
The British Chambers of Commerce Q2 economic survey shows recovery remains fragile, with no indication of solid growth ...
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Businesses welcome moves to solve the financing jigsaw
"The launch of the Business Growth Fund is another step forward in creating a better environment for UK business ..."
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Government support is crucial to help businesses recover from riots
"The riots of the past few days will have a lasting impact on businesses ..."
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New Workshops Availabile
Due to popular demand we have launched a new series of workshops to address Communications, Coaching and Problem Solving ...
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New Members-Only Web Site!
"We're pleased to announce that we are now able to provide all of our Members with their very own web content."
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BCC Director General
"It can only be business that creates wealth and jobs and the focus over the coming years has to be on re-building our business base" ...
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Chamber Awards 2011
The best businesses in Bedfordshire are being encouraged to demonstrate the county's entrepreneurship by entering a top award ...
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Recruting for SEMLEP Board Members
SEMLEP is seeking applications from the private sector, bringing businesses and local authorities together ...
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SFEDI Awards Practitioner Qualification Launch
"Qualifications designed to enable a flexible approach to assessment of professionals performing their role ..."
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South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership Submission Bid
View the partnership vision
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Chamber make savings with Auditel !
"The savings being achieved from this review are above the level I would have reasonably expected ..."
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Budget delivers encouraging boost for business
Commenting on the Budget, David Frost of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
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Service sector recovery should not trigger early increase in interest rates
Figures were stronger than expected and confirm that the UK economy will continue to recover
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Have you got the Retail Factor?
Win a business start up package worth ten thousand pounds
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MyIncubator is here!
The Chamber is delighted to announce the availability of recently re-furbished and equipped Business Incubator facilities ...
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High borrowing figures reinforce need to persevere with deficit-cutting plan
BCC comment on the public finance figures
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BCC welcomes Lord Huttons Interim Report
David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
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Strong GDP performance should not obscure future difficulties
Comments on the latest revision to the second quarter GDP figures
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£20,000 to test a bright new business idea in the East of England
Final round of Proof of Market grants launched by EEDA.
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NATWEST and RBS provide new support
"We've listened to our business customers and are pleased to offer this new support to help them make the most of future opportunities ...
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New Training Needs Analysis!
We have a new package that allows candidates to answer test questions in their live Microsoft applications ...
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Chambers of Commerce at heart of new local growth arrangements
David Frost, of the BCC and the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, underline their shared vision for local enterprise partnerships ...
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BCC supports Heseltine as chair of Regional Growth Fund panel
David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the announcement...
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Graduate Internships
The University of Bedfordshire has developed a scheme to support the Backing Young Britain initiative and National Campaign ...
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A New Coalition Government
We look forward to working with the new coalition Government during a critical time for the economy ...
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BCC reaction - 6.2 billion of spending cuts
Businesses will see this announcement as an important first step to restoring confidence in the public finances ...
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Monetary Policy Committee Decision
"The MPC's decision to maintain a "wait and see" stance - with no changes to either interest rates or QE - was widely expected ..."
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New Marketing Support for Members
"Contrary to popular belief, this is not the time to start cutting back on promoting your business ..."
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Petition the Prime Minister!
Petition the Prime Minister to to commence the A5-M1 link as approved by H M Treasury on 9th December 2009
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Employment Law stifling UK competitiveness
The relentless flow of complex employment law is stifling UK competitiveness and risks future job creation ...
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Strong Business Support for A5-M1 Link!
"The Town has waited patiently for over 40 years for this investment and we urge the Highways Agency to start this project."
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Chamber Awards 2010
Bedfordshire & Luton's inspiring businesses are being urged to showcase their talent in 2010 by entering a top business award ...
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Apprenticeship Grants Available
Funding is available to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices ...
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150 years of Helping Business
It's the 150th anniversary of the British Chambers of Commerce this year and as part of the celebrations, here is a chance ...
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Rebalancing of UK economy
"These figures show a further welcome increase in exports, but growth is not progressing quickly enough ..."
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Bedfordshire on the brink of leaving recession
The national survey was issued recently and you may have seen some of the national media coverage ...
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Osborne strikes right note with business
"This was a business-focused speech that provides a clearer road map for what a potential Conservative government would try ..."
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Quarterly Economic Bulletin
This report provides data and analysis of the current performance of the Bedfordshire economy ...
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Don't miss this Great Opportunity in Retail!
The deadline of 14 February 2010 for the Make Your Mark in Retail competition is fast approaching, so don't delay ...
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Big challenges facing economy
"It is essential that the government demonstrates an unwavering determination to support companies ..."
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Constant tinkering must stop
"In order for businesses to get on with creating jobs for mothers and fathers, the constant threat of tinkering to employment law ...
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Positive labour market figures
The welcome fall in unemployment raises hopes that next week's GDP figures will confirm that the recession is over ...
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Make the Chamber your New Year's resolution!
New Year feels like a fresh start for everyone and the Chamber is no different. We are celebrating the beginning of 2010 ...
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UK Economy Improving
The results of the British Chambers of Commerce Q4 2009 Economic Survey show improvements in most key national indicators ...
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Manufacturing still struggling to enter sustainable recovery
"These figures were weaker than expected. Manufacturing's inability to show any growth for the second month ..."
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Skills for Growth
The new national skills strategy, Skills for Growth, was published on Wednesday 11 November. Speaking in the House of Lords ...
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Businesses respond flexibly to bad weather
As we start a new trading year, local businesses around the country are experiencing weather-related disruption ...
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Chamber JobCare
In response to the current economic climate the Chamber is pleased to announce a new service to help our members in the event of ...
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