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Social Media and your Business
We all use social media today but what is it and how can your business use it?
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Setting an internet and e-mail policy in the workplace
An introductory guide for policy setting
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Business Continuity Advice & Guidance
How to prepare your business for those small or large things (accidental or deliberate) which may cause unforeseen problems to your business.
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Meeting the challenges of growth
As your business grows, different problems and opportunities demand different solutions.
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Writing a Business Plan
This tool describes what a business plan should include, how to write one and what are its benefits.
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Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?
Don't fall behind this fast moving industry.
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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution
The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...
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Unsure what Brexit means for your business and what to do about it?
Ten ‘no regret’ actions businesses should consider now
Starting up in Swindon & Wiltshire
All the advice and resources you need to get your business idea off the ground in one place
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A brief guide to business continuity planning
In this short guide, we will explore how you can prepare for the unforeseen with focus on your IT and business-critical systems.
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Choosing and Using an Accountant
This guide explains the services offered by accountants, what to look for when choosing an accountant and how to find and appoint one. It provides inf...
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Appointing a Non-Executive Director
This guide looks at the duties involved in the role, the legal responsibilities, the time commitment expected of non-executive directors.
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Business in Wiltshire
There are many advantages to starting up in the UK and locating your business in Swindon & Wiltshire gives you the best of both worlds.
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Choosing the Right Legal Structure
This factsheet outlines the main legal structures for a business (sole trader, partnership, LTD, LLP and CIC).

News
Amaroc is moving to larger premises
Builders’ merchant expanding to meet demand
Tim Burghes Published: 4/11/19
Community News
WH Smith to acquire US group for $400m
Tim Burghes Published: 22/10/19
Swindon & Wiltshire Brexit Business Support Servic...
A new free and impartial Brexit support, advice and information line to businesses in the area laun...
Tim Burghes Published: 21/10/19
SMARTech energy plans for expansion this year
Celebrating five years of helping businesses cut energy costs
Tim Burghes Published: 24/06/19
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Launch of Great British High Street Awards 2019
Competition launches in reigning high street champion Crickhowell – nominations are now open.
Tim Burghes Published: 23/05/19
Community News
Catalent Pharma Solutions to invest £20m in Swindo...
Up to 100 new jobs expected to be created
Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/19
Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019
Monday 13 May through to Friday 17 May 2019.
Tim Burghes Published: 13/05/19
Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: for research a...
A fund to strengthen UK science and business innovation and take on the biggest challenges that soci...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19
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Making Tax Digital becomes law
New digital tax system to give more than one million businesses more financial control.
Tim Burghes Published: 2/04/19

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Royal Wootton Bassett 50 Hosted by Sophie Davies Marketing
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Workshop Community Events Online Marketing Made Easy - August
Swindon 12 Hosted by Business West - Enterprise Services
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Workshop Community Events Social Media Made Easy - August
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Workshop Community Events Social Media Made Easy - September
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Workshop Community Events Business Planning and Finance for Business - September
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Business Breakfast Conference Networking Workshop Swindon & Wiltshire Business Growth Summit
Warminster Free Hosted by Alice Johnson-Jelf
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Workshop Community Events Business Planning and Finance for Business - October
Swindon 12 Hosted by Business West - Enterprise Services
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You Can Export – Localise your website for international audiences
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Workshop Community Events Social Media Made Easy - November
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Workshop Community Events Marketing Made Easy - November
Swindon 12 Hosted by Business West - Enterprise Services
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Business Breakfast Community Events Growing Your Business through Fantastic Leadership and Management
Swindon £25 Hosted by Pro-actions
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'Get Ready for Brexit'  Breakfast Workshop (Practical)
Swindon Free
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Bassett Means Business Expo 2019
Royal Wootton Bassett £0 – £32.57
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Growth Hub Sponsored Courses Business Planning and Finance - A Growth Hub Event
Devizes Free
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'Get Ready for Brexit'  Breakfast Workshop, Corsham (Practical)
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Growth Hub Sponsored Courses Business Planning and Finance - A Growth Hub Event
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Community Insights

guide
Social Media and your Business
We all use social media today but what is it and how can your business use it?
advice
Business Continuity Advice & Guidance
How to prepare your business for those small or large things (accidental or deliberate) which may cause unforeseen problems to your business.
advice
Meeting the challenges of growth
As your business grows, different problems and opportunities demand different solutions.
tool
Writing a Business Plan
This tool describes what a business plan should include, how to write one and what are its benefits.
Community News
Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?
Don't fall behind this fast moving industry.
advice
University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution
The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...

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