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Medway business information service

Photo of business journalsAre you thinking about starting your own business?

There is a free business information service based at Chatham Community Hub, aimed at people at all stages of business development, from those thinking about starting a business to those who'd like to expand it. As part of this service, the library service can find for you:

  • factsheets about starting up any kind of business;
  • the regulations you should be aware of;
  • market research;
  • contact details for further information and support.

Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA)

Medway Libraries subscribes to COBRA, 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. The database also holds substantial information about relevant trade fairs.

Other online resources for business in Medway

The library service maintains a list of business web pages in their library links section, listed under business. The business support department of the council offer information and advice about business in Medway. Find out more about creative industries in Medway.

Want to take your business idea further?

Occupying an easily accessible location in Medway, Kent, Innovation Centre Medway provides high-quality serviced office space allowing innovative businesses or entrepreneurs an impressive corporate image without high costs. Innovation Centre Medway provides the facilities and expert support necessary to help your business grow.

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, job interviews and how to write a CV. You can use the computers for free to fill in application forms or write a curriculum vitae (CV) and covering letters.

The library also hosts drop-in sessions for local job clubs. Find out more about jobseeking in the library.

For more information contact Chatham Community Hub by telephone: 01634 337799 or by email: chatham.library@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Chatham Community Hub, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TX

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