Partners

About BT Business
There are millions of UK small businesses, with more entrepreneurs starting up than ever before. They are the backbone of the British economy, so helping them to survive and thrive is imperative to the country’s long-term success. The launch of BCC Business Growth Clubs, which aims to support small businesses across the country develop and grow, will be significant in achieving this.

BT Business will work closely with the Business Growth Clubs to help companies better understand how strategic use of technology can support key organisation objectives, such as driving productivity and operational efficiency. This partnership extends BT Business’ commitment to the UK’s dynamic SME community.

BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2009, BT Group’s revenue was £21,390 million.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt

About Dell

About Design Council

It does this by giving managers the skills to exploit design by spotting opportunities, briefing designers and running design projects that deliver. Find out more at www.designingdemand.org.uk.

About the RBS Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS Group) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are delighted to have formed a long-term strategic partnership to support the small business sector. Together we will be able to deliver a range of financial services and business development activities both at a national and a more local level.

RBS Group, which includes NatWest and RBS, are proud to be Britain's leading small business bank. That position has been earned because we have invested time and effort to understand the issues that matter to small firms. We have used this knowledge to develop products and services that meet their needs. We believe in providing a full banking package for our customers, offering the widest range of practical benefits to support small businesses, from start up to stock market floatation.

NatWest and RBS business banking are committed to providing free face to face advice through locally based experienced managers across our network of 2,279 branches.

For more information on how RBS Group can help your business visit www.rbs.co.uk or www.natwest.com.

About Qdos
Qdos provide business compliance solutions in human resource, employment law, health & safety, tax and VAT to thousands of businesses throughout the UK. Our aim is to ensure that businesses comply with the complex legislative regulations and also provide the essential on-going support through consultancy, advice lines, online reference manuals and downloadable documents.

The Qdos team is made up of qualified experienced professionals, for example LLB, CIPD, ex HMRC inspectors, all possessing a wide range of industry and commercial experience gained over many years.

Qdos in conjunction with the Chambers of Commerce are the providers of Chamber HR a comprehensive human resource service delivered through the Chamber HR web site and a dedicated human resource advice line. Chamber HR is a complementary service to the existing Chamber Legal Expenses Scheme, therefore additional peace of mind can be provided by subscribing to this scheme. As a result not only will members receive proactive advice through ChamberHR but also reactive insurance to cover the cost of representation and awards in respect of Employment Tribunal claims.

For more information please visit www.qdosconsulting.com.

About Staples
Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With $27 billion in sales, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston.

For more information on how to find your local store log onto www.staples.co.uk.

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