Local and national support
Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC
The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.
Read MoreSetting up a UK Ltd company from overseas
Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.
Read MoreUseful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK
Business Lincolnshire - Starting in Business Programme
The Start Up Academy provides workshops for individuals considering setting up in business and advice & mentoring for early staged businesses by a professional Business Start Up Adviser.
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 MoreBusiness start-up grant - Forest of Dean District Council
Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.
Read MoreThird Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.
Read MoreHome Business Guide
Information and guidance covering the essentials for setting up a business from home.
Read MoreWest Essex Business Support Programme
West Essex Business Support is a fully-funded business support programme for SMEs in Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest.
Read MoreSocial enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council
Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.
Read MoreSet up a Charity - 6 things to consider
Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.
Read MorePremises in Tunbridge Wells
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
Find overseas customers and export opportunities.
Read MoreBury Metropolitan Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreBroxbourne Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreCity of Cardiff Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreRochford District 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 MoreNational Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)
A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.
Read MoreBridgend County Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreHow to register a Charity
Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.
Read MoreBanbridge Enterprise Centre
To support the development of business and enterprise in Banbridge District through a partnership approach between the public, private and voluntary sectors.
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Law Works: Not-For-Profits-Programme
The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.
Read MorePremises in North West Leicestershire
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Read MoreScottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland
Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?
Read MoreStart Up to Scale up
Start Up to Scale Up is a business support scheme targeted at established start ups with high growth potential
Read More1:1 Social Media Support with Catch Design
Bespoke, one-to-one support for small businesses looking to improve their social media and digital marketing skills.
Read MoreStoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub Fully-funded Business Coaching and Mentoring Service
Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub offers free mentoring, providing tailored guidance, actionable plans, and problem-solving support to help businesses achieve goals and drive growth.
Read MoreGetSet East Devon
A programme offering support to people starting or growing a business in East Devon.
Read MoreCherwell District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MorePremises in Newcastle Under Lyme
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Read MoreVISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK
Information on VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK
Read MoreMusic Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)
Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.
Read MoreCyber Security Advice For Self Employed & Sole Traders
NCSC offer a range of advice and aid for self-employed and sole traders on how to best approach cyber security for their business.
Read MoreCo Operatives UK
Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.
Read MoreGraduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options
For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.
Read MoreCommunity Shares Unit
Community Shares Unit provides resources and guidance via the website including a directory of businesses with Community Shares and listings for news and events.
Read MoreUmbrella Companies
General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.
Read MoreRegistering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.
Read MoreACAS - Flexible working requests
ACAS information to support employers and employees with flexible working.
Read MoreTrade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)
Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.
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 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.
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