Business in Hampshire


Hampshire's total economy is the largest economy in England outside London, providing almost 3% of total GDP for the UK as a whole.

Economy

See Hampshire#Economy for more information.

Law & regulations

Hampshire Trading Standards Service originated from the initial introduction of the Weights and Measures Act, and is still better known as the Inspectors of Weights and Measures. Trading Standards Service activities are still primarily enforcement of the Weights and Measures Act, but also has the following responsibilities, in whole or in part, as of 31 March 1988;
Today the Hampshire County Council Regulatory Services Commission publishes advice on local business advice on its web site .

Small business advice

Advice for new businesses is available from a number of private ventures and government funded schemes. Advice is available from Business Link, Department of Trade and Industry and the HM Revenue and Customs.

Business award schemes

and the Economic Development Office sponsor a number of local business awards.

Business directories

These web sites provide information on local Hampshire businesses ;
Basingstoke
East Hampshire
Eastleigh
Fareham
Gosport
Hart
Havant
Portsmouth
Rushmoor
Southampton
Winchester