Local and national support
Lloyds – Supporting black-owned businesses
Lloyds are supporting black business owners navigate the world of business.
Read MoreHMRC - Key Telephone Numbers
Key telephone numbers at HMRC that are related to starting and running a business.
Read MoreLocal Authority Business Start Up and Development Service
A range of support, training, advice and workshops for people starting and running a small business.
Read MoreSouth of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)
South of Scotland Enterprise offers various free services supporting businesses across Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Read MoreSupport for small businesses – BT
BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.
Read MoreAmazon Small Business Accelerator
The upgraded Accelerator is now available on Amazon and offers a suite of free-to-use resources for all startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.
Read MoreBusiness Kirklees
A range of support to help people starting or running a business in the Kirklees area.
Read MoreThis is Me
This is Me is a supported employment agency that can help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions gain support and empowerment.
Read MoreHMRC videos, webinars and email alerts
HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.
Read MoreBusiness websites and the law (regulations) - Running competitions/games from your website
What you need to know if you are running competitions, lotteries and fundraising.
Read MoreRunning a Limited Company
Tower Hamlets Business Cost Reduction Programme
The Business Cost Reduction Project will support small businesses to achieve savings in their operational running costs.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise East of England (SEEE)
Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs 10,000 Women
10,000 Women is a free to access online business education programme available to women around the world.
Read MoreRunning a Ltd Company - Commercial Mortgages
SWEDA - Skills Work Enterprise Development Agency
Advice and workshops for people running or starting a venture in the Black Country.
Read MoreCity of Cardiff Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreWorcestershire Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Worcestershire.
Read MorePortsmouth City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreThird Sector Support - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support
A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity.
Read MoreThird Sector Support for the North East - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support
A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity in the North East.
Read MoreGravesham Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance, and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreSpelthorne Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreIgnite and Thrive Programme
Support for young businesses and those wanting to start a business.
Read MoreWE Innovate
WE Innovate is a five-month programme running from January to June. The programme supports the development of teams through masterclasses, business coaching, 1-to-1 expert support, peer mentoring etc.
Read MoreBusiness Wales
All the information, advice and guidance you need to start or grow a business in Wales.
Read MoreBusiness Lincolnshire Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lincolnshire.
Read MoreGrow in Gravesham Business Grant
A summary of what information, guidance, and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreBridgend County Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreGateshead Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreBradford Digital Health Enterprise Zone (DHEZ Ltd)
Digital Health Enterprise Zone (DHEZ) brings people together to develop digital health innovations that improve the lives of people living with long-term conditions.
Read MoreReading Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreSwansea City & County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreNottingham City Starting in Business Programme
Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.
Read MoreSWEF Enterprise & Business Start Up Fund
Up to £500 is available in grant funding to young people in County Durham and Tees Valley who are in the stages of setting up their business and need funds to take their business to the next level.
Read MoreCheshire and Warrington Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Cheshire.
Read MorePrimary Authority
Primary Authority enables businesses to form a legal partnership with one local authority to receive advice on meeting environmental health, trading standards or fire safety regulations.
Read MoreEnterprising Worcestershire – Coaching and Mentoring
Worcestershire Council is dedicated to helping local businesses develop and thrive. They are offering a variety of support for businesses of all sizes across the county.
Read MorePremises in Newcastle Under Lyme
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Read MoreGraduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options
For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.
Read MoreFly High Start-Up & Enterprise grant
Start-up grants to help new businesses located within Stoke-on-Trent to start up, flourish and grow.
Read MoreUMi Get Funding
UMi Get Funding simplifies access to grants, finance, and investment with expert advice and tailored support, making business funding clearer, faster, and easier for UK SMEs.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise UK
Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.
Read MoreKaleidoscope Foundation
Kaleidoscope Foundation helps entrepreneurs with disabilities to realise their dream of running and growing their own business.
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