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ACAS
Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. We aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and hi |
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Arts & Business
Through 11 regional offices, Arts & Business acts as a
crucible where businesses and arts organisations come together to
create partnerships to benefit themselves and the community at large.
Each A&B region? runs A&B? programmes and services |
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Association of Convenience Stores
ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) is the campaigning voice of over 33,000 local shops. As the convenience store champion ACS supports its members through lobbying, advice on legislation and issues that affect retailers, and through learning and |
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Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers
"An overview of Its structure, management, scope, communication and aspirations." |
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Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI)
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The ASBCI is the only Association to bring together the clothing industry from fibre manufacture through to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare.
A centre of technical and commercial excellence where companies at the forefront of their |
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Black Fashion Designer Network
"Our vision is to establish a major exhibition which would be the largest black fashion organisation in the UK. This organisation would promote international innovative black talent in the fashion industry, and attract buyers from around the world, e |
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British Fashion Council
The British Fashion Council (BFC) aims, with the help of industry benefactors, to promote British fashion design worldwide. Its principle activities are:
* London Fashion Week, incorporating New Generation the sponsorship scheme for new design |
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British Interior Textiles Association
"It seeks to promote and safeguard the interests of its members, which range from large, well known, brands to small companies with only a few employees. The product range supplied by members is vast and covers all aspects of the interiors industry f |
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British Retail Consortium
OUR VISION
To work with our members to create a vibrant and sustainable retail industry for the future. |
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British Shops and Stores Association
The Association was established in 1991 as a consequence of the merger of the Drapers' Chamber of Trade, Menswear Association of Britain and National Association of Retail Furnishers. It has enjoyed continual growth in membership in recent years from |
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Business Link
Whether you are thinking about starting a business, run an existing business that wants to grow, or need advice on how to deal with business issues, challenges or opportunities, Business Link can help.
We provide access to the information, advice |
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Chartered Society of Designers
"The Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) is the professional body for designers.
With over 3000 members in 34 countries, it is the world's largest chartered body of professional designers and is unique in representing designers in all disciplines |
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City Fringe Partnership
"The City Fringe Partnership is an economic development and regeneration partnership committed to increasing economic and social inclusion in the area to the north and east of the “Square Mile” via our City Growth approach." |
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Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Arts is the UK’s only creative business incubator for designer-makers. Renowned for being a ‘hotbed of creative talent’ our studios are brimming with cutting edge fashion, jewellery and interior products. |
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Confederation of British Industry
The CBI helps create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all.
We are the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. We work with t |
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Connect London
Connect London has been established to bring the Connect model to London. It has been developed from a model which combines Business Incubation, Business Angel Networks and Volunteer Mentoring. It is a member of Global Connect and was granted a lic |
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Creative Capital Fund (CCF)
"The CCF is a £5m equity fund that helps talented entrepreneurs and businesses in London’s creative industries achieve their potential by providing seed capital investment and business support. It was established in March 2005 as part of the Creative |
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Creative Industries Development Agency
"CIDA specialise in helping to strengthen the contribution of the creative industries sector to every sector of a global economy, regionally, nationally and internationally.
We do this strategically, working with national, regional and local gover |
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Design Factory
Design Factory is the East Midlands’ leading design organisation that supports and promotes the regions’ top innovative designer/makers and anufacturers. From ceramics and furniture to sculpture and textiles if you are looking to commission a produc |
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Eco Design Network
"Eco Design Network is an exclusive membership initiative in East London where good design and environmental practices go hand in hand."
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EEDA East of England Development Agency
"The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England.
EEDA's task is to improve the region's economic performance and ensure the East of England remains one |
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Envirowise
"Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact." |
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Fashion Fringe
"2008 is the fifth year of Fashion Fringe, the hottest thing to hit British fashion in the last 20 years. Created in 2004 by IMG global sports, entertainment and media company, under the creative direction of Colin McDowell MBE, the challenge is to r |
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Federation of Small Businesses
"The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 210,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. On the member benefits side, |
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Giftware Association
The GA is the trade association for the UK gift and home industry and has been supporting and promoting this sector of the British economy for over 60 years.
The GA represents companies from across the gift and home industry – manufacturers, desig |
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GLE oneLondon
"GLE oneLondon provides a wide range of business support to people thinking of starting their own business and also to those looking to grow their business.
We finance, advise, mentor and train thousands of people every year to start and grow thei |
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Health & Safety Executive
HSE conduct and sponsor research, promote training, provide an information, and advisory service and submit proposals for new or revised regulations and approved codes of practice. |
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HM Revenue & Customs
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was formed on the 18 April 2005, following the merger of Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise Departments. Work is still continuing on our office restructuring programme. We are here to ensure the correct tax is paid a |
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London Excellence
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London Excellence is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is that "all organisations in London and beyond will be recognised as performing to world-class excellence standards".
We provide free peer support networks to help you to drive b |
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National Federation of Enterprise Agency
"NFEA is a network of independent, not for profit, Local Enterprise Agencies and similar organisations committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a range of appropriate quality services. In particular, but not e |
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NESTA
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Our mission
Our independence and ability to work across different sectors allows us to bring together ideas from a wide range of perspectives. And because we can take a longer-term view, we are able to assume a greater burden of risk than other |
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North East Business Centre
"The BIC is a not for profit business and technical support organisation which exists for the benefit of any business operation – large or small – throughout the North East of England and beyond." |
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Retail Bulletin
The Retail Bulletin is an online information source aimed at meeting retailers' need for quick, accurate and up-to-date news about the industry. The Retail Bulletin is a dedicated website for the fast moving retail sector. |
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Retail Merchant Services
Their range of services not only includes credit and debit card processing, but also covers business insurance, mobile phone top up, business banking facilities and even legal advice. |
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Retail Week
Retail Week is the UK's leading provider of retail industry news, top retail jobs, key retail market reports and data, from across the entire retail sector. It is the only place where you can get all of this essential information in one place. |
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Rural Shops Alliance
The Rural Shops Alliance is a national trade association working to support the owners of independent rural shops. We represent over 7,000 such businesses in England. |
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Scottish Enterprise
"We have launched our new Business Plan, which sets out our new focus as Scotland’s enterprise, innovation and investment agency and highlights our programme for the coming year." |
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Sew-East
"Sew-East is an innovative programme of targeted support to help exploit the niche opportunity that has emerged here in the East End over the last few years for the clothing and leather industries. " |
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Silk Association of Great Britain
"The Silk Association of Great Britain exists both to further the aims of the UK silk industry and more widely to promote silk in general. Membership of the association is open to all those involved in the UK silk industry. Membership currently inclu |
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Small Business Advice Service
"We provide free professional advice, using our online enquiry service.
Our independent business advisers help small businesses everyday - your's could be one of them." |
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Society of Dyers and Colourists
"In order to make every effort 'to advance the science of colour', the Society of Dyers and Colourists aims to disseminate information through the coloration industry and beyond. This is done through the work done by the members of Council, the vario |
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South East Enterprise
"SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND START-UPS
SE Enterprise offers a complete range of client focused services to established businesses, start-ups, or individuals wishing to update their IT or business skills. Our reputation is based on our abili |
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Sussex Enterprise
Sussex Enterprise is the largest business organisation in the county. We support and represent businesses in Sussex.
Established as a business-led membership organisation in 1946, we are owned by Sussex businesses through their membership.
Busi |
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Textile Centre of Excellence
"This site provides information on the wide range of training, business development, health and safety and conferencing services available at the Centre of Excellence in Huddersfield and in-company." |
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Textile Forum
"Textile Forum provides a select environment for designers, retail fabric specialists, small to medium sized manufacturers and dressmakers looking for exclusive, high quality fashion fabrics from UK and European mills." |
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UK Trade and Investment
"UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the exciting opportunities and challenges that globalisation offers. We work with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets. We also encourage the best overseas companies t |
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Urban Fashion Awards
"UFA aims to bring together UK urban fashion designers, recognising these designers in their own right and acknowledge that they represent an important facet of the fashion industry. UUFA is an innovative step towards rewarding and recognising the re |
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Welsh Clothing and Textile Association WCTA
The association was set up in 2000 by representatives in the textile industry. The aims of the association are to:
* Raise the profile of the industry in Wales
* Promote and assist businesses and Designers within the sector
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