Start a Business in Barnet

If you run a business in Barnet or if you are thinking of starting a new business in Barnet we hope that you will find this site both interesting and useful.

It has been designed to help you find local firms and business support organisations who will be happy to give you friendly advice as well as provide the services that you may need.

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Start Your Own Business in 2013

We have created a series of free downloadable step-by-step guides which we hope will help you plot your way to start-up success.

They each contain useful contacts as well as an easy to follow snapshot of all the key subjects.

Download Start Your Own Business in 2013 now.
(No registration required but you will need to be able to open a PDF - get Adobe Reader.)

Latest New Business Start Up News

We are constantly searching for interesting or useful stories that might appeal to small business owners and new business start-ups. Some of the latest additions are listed below or see all news articles

Perks of the job.
Where is your new business going to be based and what perks will you offer yourself/your staff? You will have to go some way to match these entrepreneurs - one surf fanatic moved his whole company to Morrocco so they could mix work with play!

Why Startups Need to Focus on 'Why,' Not 'What'
An interesting article that takes a slightly different view about product (and business) development. Uses Kodak vs Apple as an example and even manages to squeeze in references to Martin Luther King.

FREE - 'So you're thinking of starting a new business?'
Use this free visual business development template to help you visualise, explore and think about 3 of the most important questions that you should consider before setting up your new business! Download NOW free of charge (no registration required)

The 10 PR Disasters All Startups Need To Avoid
We are all keen to make sure that our business is known by as many potential customers as possible and PR (public relations) can certainly help with this... if undertaken correctly! This article lists some ideas to avoid if you want to make the right impression.

Tips for Starting a Business
Some good suggestions from SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping SMBs get off the ground in the United States. The tips are valid wherever you are in the world!

Local Firms

Although there are plenty of online business directories, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL companies who are genuinely keen to support you. For example if you are based in Barnet , it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Barnet who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Business

In addition to these local pages, we have also compiled a library of information covering all of the key issues that you have to consider when you start a business. This includes articles, downloads and links to the best resources that are available for new business start ups.

Select subject from the dropdown list.

Barnet Business Start-Up Contacts

If you offer a product or service that can help new business start ups or existing small businesses in the Barnet area, we would love to hear from you. (Add Your Link)

Barnet Education Business Partnership
support work-related learning and enterprise education. This is achieved through the delivery of Education-Business activities which develop young people's understanding of the world of work whilst enhancing their employability skills. These activities are delivered with and through the business community with whom we have a significant relationship. The local business community is keen to volunteer their experience and expertise working with Barnet's young people. Links between education and business are vital in that they can bring a reality and genuine knowledge and understanding in a way that any classroom exercise cannot.
http://www.barnetebp.org | 020 8359 3420

New Biz Express
Starting your own business? Why do any of those hard, time-consuming tasks yourself? You can get almost everything laid out on a platter to start your business, ready to use, and it could easily cost you far less than what you would spend by doing it yourself. The one-stop business starter package gives you almost everything you need to turn your business dream into a reality. Potentially save weeks of time and thousands of pounds by letting us get everything in place, so you can focus on making money from day one. 10% off for any 'start your own business' readers. Quote SYOB10. Call now on 01943 889192 to get started.
http://www.newbizexpress.co.uk | 01943 889192

North London Chamber of Commerce
The North London Chamber of Commerce (NLCC) was formed in 1994 by the coming together of the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Chambers. We are a membership organisation run by business for business. We endeavour to listen to your needs and more importantly, react. We represent the interests of all business and commercial organisations. Adding your voice to ours ensures your views are heard and strengthens the whole North London business community.
http://www.nlcc.co.uk | 020 8443 4464

Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB)
ORB is a business membership organisation for businesses that want to stand out from the crowd: for businesses that believe ethics and values are important; for businesses that consider people and the environment in their business decisions. Being a member of ORB, using the Responsible Business Member logo and having an entry in the Responsible Business Directory is a great way to market your business and is an asset to any qualifying business.
http://www.orbuk.org.uk | 01702 468387

Photo of Barnet courtesy of Start Your Own Business under a Creative Commons Attribution licence.