Useful business links

Below are web links which, as local business, may be of some interest. Please click on the link to go directly to the web page.

• Whitehill and Bordon net - information you need to Live, Work or just visit the area around Whitehill and Bordon.
• Hampshire County Council Business - Business Advice and Support from the Economic Development Team at Hampshire County Council.
• The Countryside Agency - Information relating to the proposed South Downs National Park as well as various downloadable reports on the subject of Rural Economies.
• SEEDA - The South East England Development Agency.
• Local Learning and Skills Council - Services for individuals seeking training and for employers who need support to develop their staff and improve performance.
• Portsmouth University - Website offering informaiton on the courses provided, support services for existing students as well as news of events currently taking place within the University buildings.
• Southern Entrepreneurs - Organisation offering business advice and support.

• Net Regs - Helping small businesses understand their environmental obligations
• Disability Discrimination Act - A guide to the regulations which came into force on 1st October 2004
   

• My Business Rates -  This is a Government-funded site, designed to provide businesses with a single source of clear and concise information on business rates The site is aimed at the smaller, independent ratepayer and is brought to you by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
• Department of Trade & Industry - Drives the ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. The DTI help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.
• Hampshire Fare - Represents and promotes local producers of  food, drink and craft based in Hampshire including the organisation of the annual Hampshire Food Festival.
• Investors in People - Investors in People, is the national quality standard which sets a level of good practice for improving an organisation?s performance through its people.
• Hampshire Ambassadors - Promoting the benefits of working and living in Hampshire. Ambassadors promote Hampshire at every opportunity.
• Wired Wessex - The network for creative media companies in Hampshire
• The Rural Business Advice and Training Project is funded by the Learning Skills Council and aims to promote the demand-led provision of skills and training, to meet the needs of the rural sector in the South East. 
•  Wi-Fi Hotspots: For information on eHampshire and the opportunity to become a 'Wi-Fi' Hotspot for FREE!
• Conference Facilities: East Hampshire has a number of excellent conference facilities. Click to access list of conference venues. 
  
  More information on business support services in the area is available here.
  
  

• National Statistics - Facts and figures about all aspects of the economy including Census Data from 2001.
• Check out the link for information on the profile of East Hampshire

  Environment:
  

• eGeneration - This site provides information relevant to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It acts as the homepage of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Business Environment Forum, which provides general advice to environmental business issues.
• Action Energy - Action Energy, a government-funded programme, helps businesses and public sector organisations save money through energy saving. From simple tips to in-depth advice and on-site support, we can show you how to make a big difference to both your bottom line and the environment.
• Energy Saving Trust - A non-profit organisation, funded by government and the private sector with the aiming to:

   - Achieve the sustainable use of energy 
   - Cut carbon dioxide emissions, one of the key contributors to climate change
  
• Environment Agency - The Agency offers commercial services to individuals and businesses. As Europe’s largest environmental regulator, the Environment Agency has access to a huge amount of environmental information, and expertise throughout England and Wales.
• Carbon Trust - The Carbon Trust can save you money by offersing help and advice on how to reduce the energy consumption of your business.

• Petersfield Online - News, views and general information about Petersfield.
• Horndean Online - A web portal for the Community of Horndean
• Whitehill/Bordon Online - A Community information bureau website, launched by the Town Partnership Group

If you require any other information, contact us.