Local Services - Business Support And Advice

Links to any local organisations as well as government agencies in the Godalming area and beyond dealing with this subject.

Local organisations

Chamber of Commerce Godalming - To promote and protect business interests in the Godalming area. To be an effective lobbying body with the Borough, Town or County Council Open/members meetings quarterly. Executive committee me

Food and drink businesses - Cafes, restaurants, pubs, places to eat

Retail businesses - High street shops, corner shops, post offices etc

Service based businesses - Estate agents, banks, insurance, job agencies, hairdressers etc

The Notary Public - Authenticates documents under his signature and official seal in such a manner as to render them acceptable to judicial or other public authorities.

Direct.gov and central government

Become a coach or mentor - How you can become a coach or mentor to remain involved in your community if you are over 50.

Career Development Loans - Career Development Loans: find out what you could get, and how to apply

Financial support for adult learners - Financial help for adult learners: comprehensive information on Adult Learning Grants, Career Development Loans, and other types of support for adult (18+) learners

Find out about becoming self-employed if youre over 50 - Help to begin a new venture by becoming self-employed or starting your own business.

Find out how to reclaim overpaid tax - How to reclaim tax overpaid through Self Assessment, PAYE or tax deducted at source by banks or building societies

Tax returns online how to file them and why - File your tax return online and benefit from faster processing and automatic tax calculations on-screen