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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.

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Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.

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Useful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

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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.

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SWEF 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.

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Business 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.

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.

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Home Business Guide

Information and guidance covering the essentials for setting up a business from home.

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West Essex Business Support Programme

West Essex Business Support is a fully-funded business support programme for SMEs in Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest.

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Social enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council

Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.

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Set up a Charity - 6 things to consider

Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.

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Premises in Tunbridge Wells

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

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Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Broxbourne Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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City of Cardiff Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Co-operative & Community Finance

Loans for co-operatives and social enterprises

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Rochford District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Swansea City & County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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National 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.

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Bridgend County Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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How to register a Charity

Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.

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Exeter City Grants Fund

Support towards community events and initiatives.

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Banbridge 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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Sector Guide - Non-surgical cosmetic procedures

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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.

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Premises in North West Leicestershire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

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Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

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Start Up to Scale up

Start Up to Scale Up is a business support scheme targeted at established start ups with high growth potential

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1:1 Social Media Support with Catch Design

Bespoke, one-to-one support for small businesses looking to improve their social media and digital marketing skills.

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Stoke 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.

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GetSet East Devon

A programme offering support to people starting or growing a business in East Devon.

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Cherwell District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Exporting Services

Guidance on exporting services from the UK

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Premises in Newcastle Under Lyme

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

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VISAs 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

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Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

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Cyber 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.

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Co Operatives UK

Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.

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Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

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Community 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.

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Umbrella Companies

General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.

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Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

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ACAS - Flexible working requests

ACAS information to support employers and employees with flexible working.

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Employment Rights Bill

Guidance on the changes of some employment regulations.

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Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

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Third 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.

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Third 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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