Useful Links
Below we have collated a list of links that we hope you will find helpful. These websites offer further information and guidance on insurance and running a business.
Business Support and Advice
South West Chamber of Rural Enterprise
Provides a coherent voice to regional institutions and national Government on issues of relevance and concern to all rural enterprises in the South West - also facilitates profitable, competitive and sustainable land-based businesses. www.swcore.co.uk/about.htm
Business Link
“The service designed to provide the best possible help to people starting, running or growing their business.”
South West: www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest
Cornwall: www.blinkdandc.com/services/165.asp
Devon: www.blinkdandc.com/services/165.asp
Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Guided by the principles of flexibility and partnership, their aim is to improve the quality of working life for individuals, and create the conditions for business success. They support better regulation and are working to promote best practice and effective employment relations.www.berr.gov.uk/employment/index.html
Enterprise Edge (Cornwall)
A team of market analysts who between them can offer a wide range of experiences and skills. Their intention is that by selecting the right combination of professional competence they will be able to provide answers to any of the enquiries that businesses raise - quickly and efficiently. www.enterprise-edge.co.uk/
Department of Communities and Local Government
Sets UK policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. It has responsibility for all race equality and community cohesion related issues and for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues. www.communities.gov.uk/corporate/
Learning and Skills Council
Has a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. www.lsc.gov.uk/
Environment
Environment Agency
It's their job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for future generations. www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Health & Safety
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
www.rospa.com/safetyconnections/
Health & Safety Executive: Agriculture
www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/ Free health and safety leaflets for agriculture
www.hse.gov.uk/betterbusiness/ Guidance for small and medium businesses
Financial Services
Financial Services Ombudsman
The independent service for settling disputes between businesses providing financial services and their customers www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/
Association of British Insurers
www.abi.org.uk/
Financial Services Authority
www.fsa.gov.uk/
International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation
The ICMIF is a long established and unique global organisation representing cooperative and mutual insurers from around the world. www.icmif.org/
Association of Mutual Insurers
www.mutualinsurers.org
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