Advice & Information

Financial forecasts and why you need them

When you sign-up to become a Chamber of Commerce member, you'll have access to a wealth of advice and resources to aid your business.

Professional Advice Service

Access a free advisory service to help you grow and prosper. You can use the service as often as you need it and get advice on any business matter.

Membership Team

Our membership team work with businesses daily and are an excellent point of contact for any business query. Call them on 0800 980 2789 or email membership@businesswest.co.uk.

Online Resources

As a Chamber member you have immediate access to read and download a wide range of content, including general advice, business guides & reports covering topics from digital marketing to exporting, to the economy to business innovation via the Resources section on this website. 

South West Business Insight

As a Chamber member you'll receive a free copy of South West Business Insight magazine. Insight aims to promote successful enterprises and organisations, while providing advice and support for fledgling and growing businesses.

The magazine contains a dedicated Chamber section where you can read about your fellow members’ news and successes.

Newsletters

Receive a bi-monthly Chamber update with business opportunities, news and updates in the local area.

We’ll also keep you up to date with expert advice, topical issues, events and business opportunities via our popular newsletters, Business i and What’s on emails.

Plus

Campaigns for Change

Under this area of our website you will find our latest Local Business Survey and reports providing a regular assessment on the economic situation of local business and is a valuable source of intelligence for businesses, politicians and policy makers. Members who complete the survey receive a copy of the results report.

Also, view our latest campaigns and policy issues and get involved.

Access to Business West services

Be the first to hear about new business support programmes, funding and information such as start-up support, business growth advice and funding, international trade and more...

  • Join the Chamber

    Connect, share & grow - raise your business profile locally & nationally through the largest membership organisation in the South West.

  • Join the Chamber

    Connect, share & grow - raise your business profile locally & nationally through the largest membership organisation in the South West.

  • What issues prevent you growing your business?

    From brexit to local issues our policy team provide a ‘voice of business’ representing your views on a national & local level. 

  • Trading Through Brexit

    Access information directory & vital services to help businesses most impacted by Brexit, including Customs Declarations.