Business Information
Why use the Business Information Service?
Every day we successfully meet the business information needs of local companies and the Bradford community.
Not only are most of our services free, but we also offer:
Expertise Enquiries can be made via telephone, fax, e-mail or in person Up-to-date resources Open evenings and Saturdays Speed of delivery Easily accessible central location What do we offer? - Trained staff with expert knowledge
Company intelligence Trade names Product and service information Tailored information on request Market trends and sales analysis Statistical data Company credit register Guidance to useful Internet business sites Who can benefit?
- Local manufacturers and service providers
- Solicitors and accountants
- Business start-ups and entrepreneurs
- Consumers
- Self-employed
- Job applicants
- Students
What are our sources?
– a free online database of over 1.4 million UK limited companies – full financials, ratios, directors information, risk scores. Also 1.3 million unincorporated businesses – contact details, risk scores, credit limits, CCJs. Can be used to create mailing lists. Cobra- information covering all aspects of starting and running a business Companies House Online Comprehensive range of trade directories Croner’s Human Resources Online Help and guidance on Trademarks and Patents online Statistics Mintel market research reports Journals Infotrac- full text newspaper and journal articles NewsBank Online Business Journals Key Companies in Bradford – database and directory Books, journals and information on all aspects of business Free Internet access What can we be used for?
- Detailed company information
- Mailing list creation
- Competitor intelligence
- Researching market potential
- Business plans
- Company credit details
- Current awareness
- Job seeking and pre interview preparation
- Export information
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