Hertsmere Borough Council

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  • Being smoke free in Hertsmere

    All enclosed or substantially enclosed public places and work vehicles in England are now smokefree.

  • Business advice

    Whether you are starting a business or you have been running a business for 10 years, chances are you will need some help on specific issues or general issues.

  • Business grants

    Links to sources of support for businesses.

  • Business planning

    Business planning is an essential component of any successful business but it is often overlooked due to pressures of day to day work. A well considered and constructed business plan can help you safeguard your own investment, focus your efforts, ease external financing problems and provide you with a yardstick against which to measure your progress. Once developed you should aim to maintain your business plan in-line with your business.

  • Employment advice

    Anyone employing people must comply with health and safety law, notify the enforcing authority (the Council or the Health and Safety Executive) and provide health and safety information to their employees.

  • Property enquiries

    How do I find premises for my business in Hertsmere?

  • Smoking - New age limit

    The legal age to buy tobacco is now 18. Find more information here

  • South West Herts Business Partnership

    The SWHBP is an economic development partnership of local authorities, local business support organisations and representatives from the local business community, who have a common interest in promoting business in the region.

  • Wenta

    Would you like to be your own boss? If you have an idea that you would like to develop into a business, dream of working for yourself or you are already up and running and looking to grow, Wenta are here to help you.

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