Bedford Business Guide & Directory

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Overview of Local
Business Support
Organisations
Beds Chamber of Commerce
Bedfordshire Chamber of
Commerce helps businesses of
all types and sizes to grow and
connect. Specific services
include; events, commercial
property and export advice.
Beds Federation
of Small Businesses
The FSB is the UK’s largest
campaigning pressure group
promoting and protecting the
interests of the self-employed
and owners of small firms.
Member benefits include legal
advice, tax advice, insurance
cover for legal and professional
fees and FSB Care.
Start & Grow Your
business in Bedford
Many businesses are unaware
of the extensive range of support
services, initiatives and funding
opportunities available to them.
The Council’s Economic
Development Team works with
and supports a wide selection of
partner organisations, who offer
a range of business support
services.
How The Team Can Help
The service is completely free to
use and we can give you the
information and support specific
to your particular needs and
requirements including:
• Helping you search for
commercial property, premises
and land
• Flexible office space and
Council-owned industrial units
available
• Specific economic intelligence,
sector and workforce
information plus details/data on
infrastructure e.g. road links,
broadband
• Personalised support for
investments/relocations with a
dedicated officer as a contact
• Assistance liaising with Council
departments; Planning,
Licensing, Environment, Health
and Business Rates
• Signposting to business
support agencies, initiatives
and training opportunities and
other useful contacts
• Support for local purchasing
and supply through events and
activities
• Latest news and information
on the area emailed out on a
regular basis
• ‘Council Open for Business’
events and visits –
opportunities for businesses to
network and meet the Mayor,
Chief Executive, key Council
Officers and other companies
within the borough
• Support on apprenticeships
For your one-stop shop
service, please contact
+44(0)1234 276255