Bristol Business Guide

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Public Health Services
Health and safety, food and
event safety and infectious disease
control.
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T: 0117 922 2500
Transport
Transport Planning
Save money, improve health and
the environment through transport
planning and co-ordination.
Employee transport support
through business grants and free
support services.
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E:
T: 0117 903 6847
Parking
Information on car parks, parking
restrictions and permits.
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T: 0117 922 2198
Highways
Maintenance reporting and further
advice on highways matters.
E:
T: 0117 922 2100
Government Services
National Government portal of
information and services.
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Business is Great
Support, advice and inspiration for
growing your business.
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Business Support
and Networking
Organisations
This list seeks to focus on the main
citywide business support services.
The business listing in this guide
provides information on private
sector providers you may wish to
contact.
Chartered Institute of Marketing
(CIM)
A professional membership body
providing access to marketing
qualifications, training, events and
resources.
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T: 01628 427120
Confederation of British Industry
(CBI)
A business lobbying organisation,
providing a voice for employers at a
national and international level. It
represents companies of every size,
including many in the FTSE 100 and
FTSE 350, mid-caps, SMES, micro
businesses, private and family
owned businesses, start-ups and
trade associations.
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E:
T: 029 2097 7600
Federation of Small Businesses
(FSB)
A campaigning pressure group
promoting and protecting the
interests of the self-employed and
owners of small firms. It offers a
range of member benefits and local
networking opportunities.
E: region
T: 01285 700 801
Go Green
A scheme supporting businesses and
organisations of all shapes and sizes
on environmental practices. Go Green
runs networking events, workshops
and behind the scenes tours, access
to support and advice, including online
guides and webinars.
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Avon Cooperative Development
Agency (CDA)
Provides advice and resources to
people wanting to start a new Co-
operative business, as well as to
existing co-operative businesses
in the area.
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E:
T: 0117 989 2536
BRAVE Enterprise Agency
Provides support to businesses already
trading but looking to develop and
grow, businesses needing solutions
to problems, start-up businesses
and those thinking about starting a
business or becoming self-employed.
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E:
T: 0117 944 5330
Bristol Junior Chamber
Large and diverse membership
of young business professionals
from many of the key firms and
organisations.
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Bristol Pound
A local currency scheme aimed
at supporting and marketing the
city’s independent business sector,
helping to keep money within the
local economy.
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E:
T: 0117 929 8642
Business in the Community
(BITC)
Promotes corporate social
responsibility, working to shape a
new contract between business and
society, in order to secure a fairer
society and a more sustainable
future.
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E:
T: 0117 930 9380
Business West
Leadership organisation,
representing and working with over
18,000 businesses. Can help by
connecting businesses through
Chambers of Commerce, challenging
national and local business policy,
providing business learning
opportunities, supporting businesses
to start-up and grow, connecting
businesses overseas.
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T: 01275 373 373