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The Mendip Association of Chambers of Commerce
Is a partnership of Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells Chambers working together for the benefit of local businesses.  The Chamber of Commerce provides a range of services and is a voice for the business community in Mendip.

Princes Trust
Offer advice and guidance for young people looking to start a business

The Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Offers business services to members within Somerset. 

The Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce
Manage a number of Chambers of Commerce across Wiltshire and Somerset and provide a wide range of business services, training courses and networks.

The Federation of Small Businesses
Offer business information and services to members.

The Mendip Business Women’s Forum
Enables local women in business to share knowledge, skills and experience

Business Link
Website provides a self-help portal of action-focused information for small and medium businesses, linking to all relevant ministries and departments.

Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Website for information on employment matters.

Mendip District Council offers grants of up to £500 for new businesses in the Mendip area.
Information on grants for new business
Terms for business grant
Business grant application form

Directory of land and premises
Available in the Mendip area.

Inland Revenue
Website for tax enquiries.