Medway Business Information Service
This is a free business information service based at Chatham library, aimed at people at all stages of business development, from starting up a business to expanding it.
What materials can the service provide?
- Company directories
- Statistics
- Legislation - acts of parliament and statutory instruments.
Cobweb database
The library subscribes to cobweb, which is used to help people who are about to start their own business. The database holds up-to-date information about recent legislation, market research, health and safety and start-up costs.
Looking for a job
The service can help find contact details and information for companies, local and national. The library has books about job searching, as well as information about setting up your own business. You can use the computers to fill in application forms or write a curriculum vitae (CV) and covering letters. Find out more about jobseeking at the library.
Start your own business
The business service can help you find:
- factsheets about starting up any kind of business;
- what regulations you should be aware of;
- information potential customers;
- reports about spending habits in the UK;
- contact details for further information and support.
Other online resources
The library service maintains a list of business web pages and the Medway business portal (www.medwaybusiness.co.uk) allows you to search for information about Medway businesses, as well as advice for your own business.
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