Listed below are useful contacts from organisations that may be able to assist you in various aspects of setting up and running your business.

Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

151 West George Street

Glasgow

G2 7JJ

Telephone: 08457-474 747 (General)

Telephone: 0141-248 1400 (Glasgow Office)

Fax: 0141-221 4697

Website: www.acas.org.uk

• Aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations

• Provides up to date independent advice

Business Gateway

Business Gateway Clydebank

Titan Enterprises

1 Aurora Avenue

Queens Quay

Clydebank

G81 1BF

Telephone: 0141-435 7560

Fax: 0141-952 7041

Website: www.bgateway.com

Email: info@bgateway.com

•  Main office for Business Gateway Dunbartonshire, located next to the new Clydebank College.

•  Free advice and workshops on setting up and growing a business.

•  Assistance with writing  business plans, as well as marketing, keeping financial records and Ebusiness advice.

• Other office locations at: Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie.

• Enquiry and information service: 0845-609 6611

Chamber of Commerce

Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce

Strathleven House

Vale of Leven Industrial Estate

Dumbarton

G82 3PD

Telephone: 0870-770 7557

Fax: 01389-755424

Website: www.dunbartonshirechamber.com

Email: admin@dunbartonshirechamber.co.uk

• Local Chamber of Commerce for West and East Dunbartonshire

• For business people to meet and network

• Membership fee applies

• Provides benefits to local businesses including practical help and support and mentoring

Clydebank College

College Square

2 Aurora Avenue

Queens Quay

Clydebank

G81 1BL

Telephone: 0141-951 7400

Fax: 0141-951 7401

Website: www.clydebank.ac.uk

Email: info@clydebank.ac.uk

• Range of courses for full-time and part-time students

• Campus in Dumbarton

• Strong links with local businesses

• Conference facilities available and bespoke training programmes

Developing Strathclyde Ltd (DSL)

Moor Park Court

5 Dara Street

Govan

Glasgow

G51 2JA

Telephone: 0141-425 2930

Website: www.developing-strathclyde.org

• Loans for small businesses and social enterprises with no security

• For start-up and growth businesses and social enterprises

• Loans available from £5000 to £30,000

Federation of Small Businesses

Head Office:

Sir Frank Whittle Way

Blackpool Business Park

Blackpool

FY4 2FE

Telephone: 01253-336000 (for joining FSB)

Fax: 01253-348046

Website: www.fsb.org.uk

Email: membership@fsb.org.uk

• Largest organisation representing small & medium sized businesses

• Campaigns to protect interests of self-employed

• 24/7 legal helpline

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Regional Office:

West of Scotland Region

Contact: Stuart Farmer

Email: ro.westofscotland@fsb.org.uk

Local Branch (Dumbarton):

Secretary: Sheila Urquhart

Telephone: 01389-732275

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Local Office:

15 Meadow Bank Street

Dumbarton

G82 1JR

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Scotland West Office:

(Business and Corporation Taxes)

Cotton House

7 Cochrane Street

Glasgow

G1 1GX

Telephone: 01292-615111

Fax: 01292-615050

Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk

Helpline for self-employed: 0845-915 4515

• Formed after merger of Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise

• Goverment department to ensure correct taxes are paid at the right time

• Advice on paying VAT and National Insurance contributions

JobcentrePlus

Dumbarton Office:

15 Meadowbank Street

Dumbarton

G82 1SJ

Telephone: 01389-736400

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Clydebank Office:

Radnor House

245 Kilbowie Road

Clydebank

G81 2JL

Telephone: 0141-800 2700

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Alexandria Office:

160 Bank Street

Alexandria

G83 0UP

Telephone: 01389-823420

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Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Aswell as advertising vacancies, jobcentres can also advise businesses on:

• Recruitment methods

• Information on current labour markets

• Advice on local recruitment events

 

NetRegs

• Free environmental advice for small and medium sized businesses

• Advice on how to comply with environmental law

• http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/sectors/

 

Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT)

Regional Manager: Pauline Bell

c/o Business Gateway Dunbartonshire

Titan Enterprises

1 Aurora Avenue

Queens Quay

Clydebank

G81 1BF

Telephone: 0141-435 7560

Fax: 0141-952 7041

Website: www.psybt.org.uk

Email: dunbartonshire@psybt.org.uk

• Organisation to encourage and support young people aged 18-25 to set up in business

• Help to source funding for business start-ups

• Aftercare service

Scottish Enterprise

5 Atlantic Quay

150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Telephone: 0845 -607 8787

Fax: 0141-221 3217

Website: www.scottish-enterprise.com

Email: network.helpline@scotent.co.uk

• Funded by Scottish Government

• Scotland's main economic development agency

• Work with businesses in the private and public sector

Scottish Enterprise Dunbartonshire

2nd Floor

Spectrum House

Clydebank Business Park

Clydebank

G81 2DR

Telephone: 0141-951 2121

Fax: 0141-951 1907

Website: www.scottish-enteprise.com

Email: dunbartonshire@scotent.co.uk

Local Enterprise that covers East and West Dunbartonshire, and eastern part of Argyll and Bute (Helensburgh area).

Areas of focus include:

• Revitalising Clydebank

• Encouraging Tourism

• Encouraging entrepreneurs

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