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How to Start a Business in Bewdley

Free start-up resources and useful local contacts.

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How to Start a Business in Bewdley

Starting a business in Bewdley

If you are thinking about starting a business in Bewdley or would like to grow your existing business, we would love to help you.

Start Your Own Business in Bewdley contains resources and the information that will help give your venture the best chance of success. It also highlights organisations who offer friendly advice and the services that you are likely to need as a new startup or local business owner.

Grants | Networking groups | Business advice | Mentoring | Co-working spaces

Starting a business in Bewdley

Free Startup Resources

Getting it right from the start can help to prevent problems later.

To help you with this we have created a vast selection of resources and they are all completely free!

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Business advice and support

"Two heads are better than one."

Whether you have been trading for some time, are new to the market or are just thinking about starting a business of your own, it has been proven that your chances of success are considerably improved if you seek support from an experienced business advisor or mentor. You can find out more about both options at Business Advice in Bewdley and Business Mentors in Bewdley.

Funding and grants

Running out of money is one the most common reasons why businesses fail. This risk of this happening to can be avoided (or minimised) by careful planning and cashflow forecasting. If you need additional funds to start or keep your business going, you can learn more about your options and download our free funding factsheet at: Bewdley Business Grants and Business Funding

Business networking

Does the idea of business networking fill you with delight or dread? Either way, it can be beneficial for both your business and you as an entrepreneur. See Business Networking in Bewdley for details of local groups and our free Networking Factsheet.

Business premises

Working from home is appealing to many new business owners but not practical for many others. Even if you are running a business by yourself, you might like to consider the option of 'hot desking' or co-working in one of the many flexi-workspaces that have emerged in recent years. Find out more at: Bewdley Co-Working and Business Premises.

Finding new customers

Paying customers are the lifeblood of any business. Knowing how to find, satisfy and retain them is vitally important and best achieved with the help of experts in the field.

Accountancy, tax and law

While starting a new business is very exciting, this should not disguide the fact that there are some very important legal responsibilities that must be considered. See: Bookkeeping, Accountancy, Financial Planning and Law

FREE startup workshops

If you are thinking about starting a business, our FREE three-hour ONLINE workshop is definitely for you!

Open to everyone, our sole aim is to increase your chances of success. We do that by explaining:

The reality of running a business; the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them; which legal status is likely to be most suitable; funding, grants and managing your money; business planning and cashflow forecasting; finding and keeping customers.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in 2021

Download the 2024 edition of our Free Start Your Own Business guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered in an easy-to-read way with links to useful online articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don’t become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English.

There is also plenty of help available in the area and much of it is free - please do make the most of it.

Read more about what our Free guide contains and how you can download it.
Starting a business in Bewdley

Key Contacts in Bewdley

'You don't know what you don't know' is a phrase that is so applicable to starting a new business.

Bewdley is a great place for start-ups but your chances of success are dramatically improved if you make the most of the support that is available locally. Click on logos to visit their websites.

Accountancy

Vertis Accounting
We are a small member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. We work with new businesses in Worcestershire and surrounding counties providing guidance and advice in all accounting and taxation matters. Company Formations - Sole Trader & Partnership Accounts - Limited Company Accounts – Payroll - VAT Returns - Income & Corporation Tax Returns - Accounting Software We pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and have a keen focus on using plain English. We will guide you through the entire start-up process helping you to build solid financial foundations to aid your future success. We specialise in implementing and supporting cloud accounting software and related applications. We are proud Silver Champion Partners of Xero. Xero, used by more than 650,000 UK businesses, is an essential low cost tool delivering user-friendly financial control, insight, visibility and a paperless accounting function saving business owners time, effort and money. Our clients benefit from fixed monthly fees and unlimited advice and support throughout the year. We never issue surprise bills. Please call us for a free no obligation discussion.
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Coaching

Rob Owens Coaching
I work with busy, motivated business leaders who are realising they need to spend time working ON their business – not just IN it. Over the last 15 years, I have developed my coaching skillset to empower individuals and teams to manage significant change, both professionally and personally. Utilising DISC; I am able to train individuals and organisations to build better, more effective teams – reducing conflict, improving communication and growing productivity.
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Web design

Malvern365
Malvern365 has developed over the past 8 years into a design and ideas centre for small to medium businesses and start-ups. We primarily design bespoke websites, concentrating on the visuals to give you the edge over your competition. We believe your branding is key no matter how small your business is. With over 30 years experience in Media & Marketing at Director level we are confident and innovative in our approach. Living in such a beautiful natural area gives us space to produce design work that is not only inspirational but also commercially viable. We enjoy working in The Malvern Hills and it shows in the projects we are proud to have been involved with. We are centrally based although our clients are based all over the UK. Our websites are focused and affordable. Our Print Work is eye catching and effective. Our stationery and branding stands out from the crowd. We also work with an amazing local photographer to give you that professional finish. Visit our website malvern365.co.uk for examples of our work or email us at design@malvern365.co.uk
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Design

Blackberry Design
Blackberry are a creative design agency based in Redditch, Worcestershire. We can help promote your business by utilising our talented team's expertise in graphic design, print design, web design and development, print management, search and social, copywriting, photography and retouching. Get in touch with Anthony @ Blackberry Design today to find out more about our service offering and how we can work together to promote your business in Worcestershire, the West Midlands and beyond.
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Accountancy

Paul Alton Chartered Accountants
Paul Alton, the principal of the practice specialises in translating tax into English and helping individuals and businesses cut their tax bills.
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Accountancy

AFS Accounts
Providing your in-house bookkeeping and payroll resource together with accountancy advice. AFS Accounts provides front end bookkeeping and management accounting services that help a broad range of businesses to become more successful. Timely and relevant information that allows you to manage your business more effectively with... less headaches and more smiles.
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Accountancy

TLA Business Services
TLA Business Services is no ordinary accountancy practice. If you just want someone to do the books and tell you how much tax to pay, there are plenty to choose from. We could even recommend one to you. But if you want an accountant who will make a real difference to your business, we should talk. Our bottom line is that we love working with small businesses with ambitions to grow, and we are passionate about building your bottom line.
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Networking

The Lonely Middle Club - From Startup Hive
Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.
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Advice

Worcestershire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership)
Worcestershire LEPs task is to shape the best business environment for the county, stimulate growth of the local economy, encourage inward investment, boost enterprise and job creation, and actively promote Worcestershire as an exceptional place to work, live and prosper.
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Start-up articles

100's of free startup articles

We have created a collection of 100s of startup articles to help anyone with whatever stage they are on with their business journey. Hundreds of thousands of people have gone before you and we can learn from what they got right and avoid the things that have been proved not to work so well.

You can see the full list of 'articles' at: How to start a business