Here you can find summary information and links to resources for technology businesses. They are grouped under six main headings:
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Financing your venture
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This page includes information about government grants, loans and tax breaks as well as contact details for providers of seed funding, venture capital and financial support services.
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Finding a home for your business
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Here you can view lists of business incubators, business parks and science parks in Oxfordshire on an interactive map. Alternatively you can search for all available business premises in an area. There are also guides available for opening operations overseas.
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Recruiting and developing people
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You can browse forthcoming job fairs or contact recruitment agencies for help filling your vacancies. There is also a list of companies that supply interim senior managers.
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Protecting your assets
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Here you can carry out a patent search, contact a patent agent or intellectual property lawyer, find out about employment law, health & safety legislation and how to register your company.
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Expanding your business network
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If you need to meet other businesses, this page lists forthcoming business networking events and the organisations that run them. There is also further information about how to improve your marketing and reach more customers.
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Recommended Reading
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From time to time The Oxford Trust comes across useful literature pertinent to starting up a business. Reviews of several publications, books, magazines and journals are included in this section.
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