Business Links

Cheshire East Council Business Support Services Links

Congleton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise

Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise is part of the South & East Cheshire Chamber Group. This is a British Chambers of Commerce Accredited Network of local Chambers which represents the interests of businesses across the area.

Fusion
Fusion is Cheshire and Warrington's business training solutions arm for the area. It offers access to a range of training and development solutions for business operations in several business sectors.

National Links

Companies House
Companies House is an Executive Agency within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). They deal with the registration and provision of company information. Guidance booklets and company information are available.

Confederation of British Industry
The Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) stated aim is "to help create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the UK can compete and prosper". It seeks to do this by using its membership power to lobby on behalf of business to ensure their interests are considered in the formulation of government policies and laws, both nationally and internationally.

The Department of Trade and Industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) works with a wide range of individuals, groups and organisations, to increase UK productivity and competitiveness. The site has specific information on industry sectors and links to the initiatives that the DTI offers small businesses to grow, invest and develop best practice.

Forum of Private Business
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) offers advice on problems such as red tape, employment law, health and safety and many other issues. They offer practical help through their unique business solutions, while lobbying for members to change laws and policies for their future benefit.

HM Customs and Excise Up-to-date information relating to VAT and other Taxes and duties.

Information Commissioner's Office Up-to-date information relating to data protection, freedom of information and good information handling practice.

Inland Revenue Up-to-date tax and benefit information for businesses & corporations, employers and employees.

Office of Fair Trading - information on trading law and the work of the OFT.

Trading Standards Central - information on trading law from the Trading Standards Institute.

Small Business Links

Small Business Service
The Government Small Business Service (SBS) champions the interests of small businesses and its website provides information about the SBS, specifically aimed at researchers, policy advisers and students. It intentionally reflects the SBS's purpose and vision to provide a comprehensive service to small and medium enterprises.

Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the voice of the small business sector and their website allows you to find out what they are saying to the media, Parliament and others in the political and economic fields. The website contains information concerning the key issues facing the small business sector today.