Business Support

Setting up and running a business is a huge commitment but also extremely rewarding. The Business Development Team at WODC is here to help. Email us at Business Development Team or telephone 01993 861482.

Business support organisations
Organisations offering support, help and advice to people setting up their own business such as Business Link and Oxfordshire Business Enterprise.

Starting a business
Outlines the main areas of help available to people starting their own business including the No nonsense guide to starting a business and various workshops run by Business Link.

Representative organisations
Information and contact details for Business organisations including The Oxfordshire Town Chambers Network, Federation of Small Businesses and Witney and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Networking
Information and contact details for business networking groups in West Oxfordshire.

Training
Organisations to help businesses with staff training needs and development opportunities.

Finance and funding
Help and advice from on sources of finance and funding for your business, including loans, grants and investment.

Planning for Emergencies
Information on and advice on how to prepare a business continuity plan for major business disasters and the Business Watch scheme.

Dealing with business debt
HM Revenues and Customs have set up a dedicated support service to help businesses affected by the economic downturn who are having difficulties paying their tax bills.

Reducing costs with resource efficiency
Information on how to minimise energy use and waste, increase business profits and reduce environmental impact.