There are many sources of support, advice and guidance on business, relocation and investment, so finding those that are most useful to you is simple.  Additional support in the current economic climate is also available:

• Business Link provides a wide range of help for businesses affected by the credit crunch or to those looking to implement 'recession proofing' activities. Business Link also provides information on starting up, finance and grants, tax, sales and marketing, IT and ecommerce.
  
• Salisbury Chambers of Commerce and Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce offer information and advice on subjects ranging from training courses through lobbying services to local trading and networking.


• SWRDA provides support for inward investment and business growth.
  
• National Federation of Enterprise Agencies provides information on business mentoring and training, seminars and business support services.
  
• Federation of Small Business provides information on business news and policy, plus legal and financial advice.


• Small Business Advice Service offers business start up and planning guides, plus advice on selling online and a business health check service.


• Smart Business for those employing up to 250 people, who can benefit from free and impartial support, workshops on website marketing, security and grant funding for e-technologies.


• Co-operative Futures provide specialist support to co-operatives and social enterprises, from getting started through to ongoing development.


• The Wiltshire and Swindon Rural Renaissance Partnership supports rural economic development via two schemes: Wiltshire Rural Mentoring and Innovation for Every Business.


• UKTI offers national information to foreign companies, on everything from visas to setting up and tax.


• Grantnet details grants available to all kinds of businesses.


• The South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN) connects private investors (‘Business Angels’) with potential business investment opportunities that have growth potential, specialising in helping small to medium sized companies to find equity finance. 


• Wiltshire County Council’s business services and contact information, including advice and information on commercial waste, trading standards, environmental health, business rates and much more.