The Enterprise Centre enabling businesses to start, survive and succeed'. A comprehensive, impartial and confidential service for entrepreneurs and businesses, including seminars, workshops, advice on specific issues, business mentors and consultancy projects. 0845 2301054

Chichester District Council Economic Development Service. Free impartial advice and support to local businesses to ensure that the business community grows and prospers to maintain a strong local economy. George Smith, Local Business Support Officer 01243 534844.

Lloyds TSB Business Development helps and supports businesses. 02392 264463

Inland Revenue Business Support Team offers a range of seminars, workshops and one-to-one visits for employers, contractors and newly self employed about tax, national insurance and tax credits. 01233 653673

Prince's Trust helps 18-30 year olds to start their own businesses by providing financial support, business mentors, self-help guides and seminars and subsidised exhibition programmes. 0800 842842

Sussex Enterprise supports and represents businesses in Sussex; helps to develop businesses through access to new contacts, expert advice and information. 0845 6788867

South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) offers practical advice and support on transport and infrastructure, relocation and planning, recruitment, retention and training, manufacturing, management, venture capital and grant aid. 01903 839838

The Learning Skills Council is responsible for the planning and funding of post 16 education, adult learning and work force development. 01273 783555

West Sussex Economic Partnership is a public/private partnership to promote economic growth in West Sussex to include business events, task groups and coordination of local issues and agencies. 01903 839370

The Sussex Innovation Centre provides a fully serviced incubator facility for new technology and knowledge based businesses. 01273 704400

The DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) provides practical advice for manufacturers. 0845 6092121