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Surrey
Learning and Skills Council
Advice on training, career development, business links, labour information and
development funds.
Address: Technology House, 48-54 Goldsworth Road
Woking, Surrey
GU21 6LE
Tel: 01483 803201 Fax: 01483 803330
E-Mail:
surreyinfo@lsc.org.uk
Web Site:
www.surreyllsc.org.uk
Surrey
Economic Development Office
Information about County Council initiatives, Surrey Economic Partnership, the
county’s economy, labour market trends and contacts for business services.
Address: Surrey Economic Development Office
Environment Department
Surrey County Council, County Hall
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey KT1 2DY
Tel: 020 8541 9602 Fax: 020 8541 9021
E-Mail:
edo@surreycc.gov.uk
Web Site:
www.surreycc.gov.uk
- economic development
Surrey
Chambers of Commerce
Umbrella organisation for affiliated Chambers of Commerce
Address: Surrey Chambers of Commerce
5th Floor, Hollywood House
Church Street East
Woking, Surrey
GU21 6HJ
Tel: 01483 726655 Fax: 01483 740217
E-mail:
info@surrey-chambers.co.uk
The
Federation of Small Businesses
National non-profit making pressure group for small businesses. National magazine
and regional newsletter. Free Legal Advisory Service.
Address: Surrey & West Sussex Regional Office
Unit 5
Southwater Industrial Estate
Station Road
Southwater
Horsham, West Sussex
RH13 9UD
Tel: 01403 734257 Fax: 01403 732439
E-Mail:
fsbr150@fsbdial.co.uk
Web Site:
www.fsb.org.uk
Surrey
Business Enterprise Agency
A free, confidential advisory service for those starting or running a small
business.
Address: Surrey Business Enterprise
19A High Street
Woking, Surrey
GU21 6BW
Tel: 01483 728434 Fax: 01483 751147
E-Mail:
sbe@sbe.org.uk
Web Site:
www.sbe.org.uk
Surrey
Economic Partnership
A county-wide partnership between business, the public and voluntary sector.
Brings together organisations in economic development to address issues facing
the Surrey Economy.
Address: SEP, Surrey Technology Centre
Surrey Research Park
Ocean Road, Guildford
GU2 7YG
Tel: 01483 845230 Fax: 01483 845233
E-Mail:
nigelh-b@surreyeconomicpartnership.org
Web Site:
www.surreyeconomicpartnership.org
South
East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
Regional body promoting wealth creation and social inclusion while caring for
the environment.
Address: SEEDA Headquarters
Cross Lanes
GUILDFORD
Surrey
GU1 1YA
Tel: 01483 484200 Fax: 01483 484247
E-Mail:
info@seeda.co.uk
Web Site:
www.seeda.co.uk
Overseas
Trade
The Department of Trade & Industry provide information on overseas trade
matters therough the Trade Partners UK Information Centre
Tel: 020 7215 5445
Web Site:
www.tradepartners.gov.uk
Business in Europe Hotline: 01179 444888
Export licensing enquiries: Tel: 020 7215 8070
Centre
for Sustainable Design
Address: The Centre for Sustainable Design
The Surrey Institute of Art and Design
Falkner Road
Farnham, Surrey
GU9 7DS
Tel: 01252 - 892772 Fax: 01252 - 892747
E-mail:
cfsd@surrart.ac.uk
Web Site:
www.cfsd.org.uk
Surrey
and Hampshire Environmental Business Association (Advisory Group)
Advice on the business and environmental needs of organisations.
Address: Sheba Co-ordinator
Adress and other contact details as for Centre for Sustainable Design above.
Surrey
European Business Information Centre
Information and advice for small/medium enterprises on developing European links
and markets.
Address: Thames Valley European Information Centre
Commerce House
2-6 Bath Road
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 3SB
Tel: 01753 870500 Fax: 01753 524644
E-Mail:
central@thamesvalleychamber.co.uk
Web Site:
www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk
Surrey
CC European Office
Information on EU legislation, policies and funding programmes. Contacts for
further advice..
Address: European Office, Surrey County Council
County Hall, Kingston-upon-Thames
KT1 20N
Tel: 020 8541 9452 Fax: 020 8541 8612
E-Mail:
hilary.lowson@surreycc.gov.uk
Web Site:
www.surreycc.gov.uk
- European Office
Department
of Trade and Industry Small Business Service
Government centre of expertise on issues affecting small businesses.
Address: Small Business Service
Kingsgate House
66-74, Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6SW
Tel: 0845 600 9006
Fax: 020 7151 00197
Published statistics are available from
the DTI Library and Information Centre.
Tel: 0207 215 4245
Network
for Electronic Product Design
The Surrey Institute of Art and Design
Falkner Road
Farnham, Surrey
GU9 7DS
Tel: 01252 892772 Fax: 01252 892747
E-mail:
cfsd@surrart.ac.uk
The
County Trading Standards Department
Advice on trading standards, labelling law, marketing, consumer product safety,
consumer credit and weights and measures
Address: Surrey Trading Standards Service
Mid Surrey Area Office
Bay Tree Avenue, Kingston Road
Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SY
Tel: 01372 371700 Fax: 01372 371704
Email:
trading.standards@surreycc.gov.uk
Fire
Safety
For advice and enquiries contact North Division Headquarters Addlestone, tel:
01932 564811.
Fire safety training courses are available at:
Surrey Fire and Rescue HQ
St David’s, 70 Wray Park Road
Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0EJ
Tel: 01737 224023 Fax: 01737 224092
E-Mail:
wraypark@surreycc.gov.uk
Data
Protection
For information about compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 contact:-
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 5AX
Information Line : 01625 545740
Fax: 01625 524510
Web Site :
www.dataprotection.gov.uk
Email:
mail@compliance.demon.co.uk
Business
Services/Business Assistance
Business
Services/Organisations
Business
Services/Business Network
Business
Services/Grants&Loans
Business
Services/Business Rates
Waste
Disposal
Licences are required for the deposit, recovery and disposal of waste. A document
entitled ‘A New Waste Management Licensing System - What it Means, How
it Affects You’ is available from TSO bookshops. Tel: 0870 600 5522
Surrey County Council have a Waste Disposal Team which deals with special waste
disposal
Tel: 020 8541 9021
There is also a Recycling Office
Tel: 020 8541 9341
Email:
recycling@surreycc.gov.uk
Web Site:
www.surreycc.gov.uk
Registrations
Office premises with paid employees (including small limited companies) and
all food businesses must register with the Environmental Services Department
at Runnymede Borough Council
Tel: 01932 425734 Fax: 01932 855135
Health
and Safety Executive
Factories must register with the Health and Safety Executive
Address: Health & Safety Executive
East Grinstead House
London Road, East Grinstead
West Sussex, RH19 1RR
Tel: 01342 334200 Fax: 01342 334222
Web Site:
www.hse.gov.uk
HM
Customs and Excise and VAT
For help and advice regarding HM Customs and Excise and VAT contact:
Woking VAT Business Advice Centre
Bradfield House, Bradfield Close
York Road, Woking
Surrey, GU22 7RD
Tel: 01483 254800 Fax: 01483 804847
National Advice Line : 0845 010 9000
Web Site:
www.hmce.gov.uk
Inland
Revenue
Literature giving help and advice concerning taxation is available from:
Inland Revenue.
Majestic House
High Street, Staines
TW18 4DG
Tel: 01784 495500
Helpline for Newly Self-Employed: 08459 154515
Web Site:
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Patents
Advice and information regarding patents.
Marketing and Information Directorate
The Patent Office, Cardiff Road
Newport, Gwent, NP10 8QQ
Tel: 08459 500505 Fax: 01633 813600
Email:
enquiries@patent.gov.uk
Web Site:
www.patent.gov.uk/
Advisory
Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
The south east branch of the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Suites 3-5, Business Centre
1-7 Commercial Road
Paddock Wood, Kent
TN12 6EN
Tel: 01892 837273
Web Site:
www.acas.org.uk
For advice on finding a solicitor and other general enquiries, call the Law
Society’s Answering Service on
0171 405 9075
National
Non-Domestic Rates
National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) - or business rates as they are often known
- are payable in respect of non-domestic premises. The amount payable depends
on the rateable value of the property.
Valuation
Officer
Rateable values are determined by the Valuation Office Agency (an executive
agency of the Inland Revenue). Local Councils collect the rates and pay them
into a central pool. For information about the valuation of non-domestic property
in Runnymede please contact:
The
District Valuer
The Valuation Office
West Block, Westbrook Mills
Borough Road, Godalming
Surrey, GU7 2SG
Tel: 01483 702900 Fax: 01483 702998
Web Site:
www.voa.gov.uk
For other queries under NNDR please contact:
Director of Finance
The
Director of Finance
(Business Rates Section)
Runnymede Borough Council
Civic Offices, Station Road
Addlestone,
Surrey
KT15 2AH
Tel: 01932 425415/425412 Fax: 01932 838384
Confederation
of British Industry
South East Regional Branch
Tubs Hill House
London Road, Sevenoaks
Kent, TN13 1BL
Tel: 01732 454040 Fax: 01732 456560
E-Mail:
info@cbi.org.uk
Web Site:
www.cbi.org.uk
Surrey
Learning and Skills Council
Provides training to meet the needs of the business community, offers consultancy
advice and provides loans for training for small firms
Tel: 01483 803201
Fax: 01483 803330
Department
of Trade and Industry
Small Business Service - Small Firms Loan Guarantee Unit:
Tel: 0845 001 0032/0033
Fax: 0114 279 4374
Small
Business Service
Kingsgate House
66-74, Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6SW
Tel: 0845 600 9006
Fax: 020 7151 00197
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