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RECESSION ADVICE & SUPPORT! - Please click here
The Council is working actively with local business support partners to ensure local businesses can access a range of national and local business support during the economic downturn. Click on the link for our dedicated Recession page.
COUNCIL SUPPLIER ADOPTION PROGRAMME! -
Central Government is encouraging the use of technology in business, with all public sector organisations reviewing ways of trading with their suppliers electronically.
As Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to streamlining the tendering, implementation and monitoring of contracts, it has chosen ‘Supply the South West Portal’ as its preferred solution. To find out more about the Council's Supplier Adoption Programme please come along to the Guildhall on the 7th April where you will be able to meet the procurement team and view the Council's new process of procurement. To register your interest in attending the free workshop email - procadmin@bathnes.gov.uk
BUSINESSES GIVEN MORE TIME TO PAY BUSINESS RATES! -
The Government has announced proposals to allow businesses to spread the payment of this year's increase in Business Rates over three years.
Business rate payers will be able to defer up to 60% of both the annual increase in business rates and increases which relate to the end of the 2005 transitional reviewing scheme. The deferal will only be available in respect of rates that have not already been paid.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has produced a (PDF) fact sheet which provides more information and the answers to questions businesses are likely to ask.
Visit the website for more details: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1190659
BUSINESS NEWS! - Please click here
View news items for businesses in Bath & North East Somerset. Contact development_regeneration@bathnes.gov.uk to add your own news item.
BUSINESS EVENTS! - Please click here
View business events available for businesses in Bath & North East Somerset. Contact development_regeneration@bathnes.gov.uk to add your own event.
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Welcome to Business Matters in Bath and North East Somerset
This is a business information site provided by Bath and North East Somerset Council in collaboration with key local partners. The purpose of the site is to publish information and signpost you to organisations within the region who can help you with a range of business issues. We hope that it will be of use whether you are starting or already managing a business, or indeed looking to relocate to the area. Any feedback is most welcome. Please email to development_regeneration@bathnes.gov.uk
Doing business in Bath and North East Somerset
Photograph - Neill Meneer, Ktwo 01225 483 151
The site is divided into four sections:
A Location for Business
This provides information on Bath and North East Somerset as a business location. It provides a description of the main geographical areas, together with key facts and information on local projects and important business sectors.
Business Support Services
This provides information on the business support services provided by local organisations on the important issues facing your business. It also provides economic intellgience details relating to the district. If you are looking to move premises or relocate to the area, it provides information on commercial properties for sale or rent in Bath and North East Somerset.
Business to Business Services
This is a business-to-business section, providing information on using the facilities and companies within Bath and North East Somerset. It includes access to a new online business directory.
Local Business Organisations
This section lists and describes the services and functions of local business support organisations, including the Council, Business Link branch, Federation of Small Business and local Chambers of Commerce in Bath and North East Somerset.