Resources & Recommended Services
Resources & partners we recommend.
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Featured affiliate partners
Exclusive offers via our partner links.
Starling Bank
Banking
Award-winning UK business banking with no monthly fees.
Free account opening via our partner link.
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Tide
Banking
Fast online business accounts with built-in invoicing tools.
£75 cashback for new Bedfordshire Business members.
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Xero
Accounting Software
Cloud accounting trusted by UK small businesses.
50% off for the first 6 months.
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Simply Business
Insurance
Tailored business insurance for sole traders and SMEs.
10% off your first policy.
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Regus Bedford
Workspace
Flexible offices, coworking and virtual addresses.
1 month free on annual virtual office plans.
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HubSpot
CRM & Marketing
Free CRM with marketing, sales and service tools.
Extended free onboarding for our members.
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Local Marketing Services
Get found by customers across Bedfordshire.
Local Marketing Services
Bedfordshire SEO Co.
Hyperlocal SEO and Google Business Profile optimisation.
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Local Marketing Services
Luton Digital
Paid social and local Google Ads for independents.
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Local Marketing Services
Print & Post Bedford
Leaflet design, print and door-drop distribution.
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Business Networking
Build relationships that turn into referrals.
Business Networking
BNI Bedfordshire
Weekly structured referral meetings across the county.
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Business Networking
4Networking Bedford
Relaxed breakfast and lunch business meetings.
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Business Networking
Bedfordshire Business Brunch
Monthly independent meetups for founders.
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Business Funding
Grants, loans and investment for growth.
Business Funding
SME Business Finance (SMEBF)
Finance brokerage helping UK SMEs access funding for the new era.
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Business Funding
SEMLEP Growth Hub
Free advice on local grants and growth funding.
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Business Funding
Start Up Loans (British Business Bank)
Government-backed loans up to £25k for new businesses.
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Business Funding
Funding Circle
Flexible business loans for established SMEs.
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Business Insurance
Protect your business, team and customers.
Banking
Business accounts and finance tools.
Business Software
Run your business from anywhere.
Business Software
Odoo
All your business on one platform — simple, efficient and affordable.
Try Odoo free
Business Software
Xero
Cloud accounting trusted by UK accountants.
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Business Software
QuickBooks
Bookkeeping, payroll and Making Tax Digital ready.
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Business Software
HubSpot
Free CRM and pipeline tracking for growing teams.
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Admin Services
PA, virtual office and business addresses.
Business Equipment & Furniture
Kit out your workspace.
Business Equipment & Furniture
Viking Direct
Office supplies, furniture and tech with next-day delivery.
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Business Equipment & Furniture
AJ Products
Workplace furniture and storage solutions.
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Business Equipment & Furniture
Bedford Office Furniture
Local supplier of new and refurbished pieces.
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Telecommunications
Phones, broadband and connectivity.
Associations & Professional Bodies
Membership organisations that have your back.
Associations & Professional Bodies
Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
Networking, training and international trade support.
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Associations & Professional Bodies
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Legal advice, insurance and lobbying for small firms.
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Associations & Professional Bodies
Institute of Directors
Professional body for company directors.
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