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Local and national support

The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Information from The Pensions Regulator on workplace pensions.

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Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

Information and guidance on work rights and national minimum wage rates.

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NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

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Sickness and maternity when self-employed

Links to information on financial support during maternity for the self employed.

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ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes.

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The Business Clinic (Northumbria University)

Free consultancy advice for your business through Northumbria University.

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Minimum Wage Rates for apprentices

Details of hourly minimum wage rates for apprentices.

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Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Information on Non-Executive Directors and what Non-Executive Directors can bring to your business.

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Pension Services

An overview of the services available that offer information and guidance on workplace and personal pensions.

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers online video courses delivered by experts in many business topics

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Workforce Development Support - Buckinghamshire Business First

Helping Businesses in Buckinghamshire recruit, nurture and grow talent for your business needs.

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The Growth Hub Gloucestershire (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Gloucestershire.

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HEY Workforce - Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Hub

Are you looking for support with developing your workforce or improving your workplace for employees?

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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation to support local businesses.

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mygov.scot

The Scottish government website, offering information, tools, and guidance on starting a business as well as a range of other topics.

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Grow - North Tyneside

A FREE bespoke programme of practical advice and business support to North Tyneside-based companies with the aim of helping you GROW.

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Growth Guarantee Scheme

Loans to help businesses to invest and grow.

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Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

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WRAP - Waste Resource Action Plan

Information, resources and practical solutions for businesses to improve resource efficiency.

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Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

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Useful Resources for Automatic Enrolment

Resources to support businesses with Automatic Enrolment.

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Funding search tools/resources for community and voluntary support

Tools and resources to support access to finance.

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Cranfield Trust

The Cranfield Trust is a charity that provides free management consultancy for charities and not-for-profit groups involved in issues of poverty, disability or social exclusion.

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Business Gateway Scotland

Business Gateway offers free support and guidance to businesses across Scotland.

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Resource matching service - Invest NI

Offers an opportunity to transfer business waste, unwanted materials and bi-products from one business to be used by another.

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University of Leicester Business Support

The University of Leicester can support existing businesses, social enterprises, community interest companies and charities in Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands with a range of support.

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Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

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Tools and resources

Guidance and publications from the Office for Product Safety and Standards

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Tech.London

Information and resources for businesses in London's tech sector.

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Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.

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Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

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The Mitchell Library

A range of information, resources and services on intellectual property and patents.

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Gloucestershire Library Growth Hub Network

Online and printed resources providing business advice.

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The Hive Business Centre

A provider of specialist resources and a meeting space for businesses in Worcestershire.

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Scotland Food and Drink

Information and resources for food and drink businesses looking to grow.

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National Business Crime Centre

A resource for businesses to learn about preventing and combatting crime.

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National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

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Barclays Digital Wings

Free online resource from Barclays which offers digital learning support.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.

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Buckinghamshire Libraries

You can access a range of business information and resources from Buckinghamshire Libraries.

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Think Business, Think Equality

A self-assessment tool for SMEs who want to benefit from gender equality in the workforce.

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Business & IP Information Service Humber (Hull Libraries)

Information and resources about Intellectual Property, legislation, regulations and more.

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Scottish Enterprise

A range of support, information, resources, events and more for businesses in Scotland.

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Invest in Angus

Information resources, advice and guidance on starting and growing a business in Angus.

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Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

Specialist information, resources and workshops to help businesses across London.

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HSE - Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive provides a range of information, resources and webinars for businesses.

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Finding a Health & Safety Consultant

Information, resources and tools to help you to manage Health and Safety for your business.

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Useful Guides for Data Protection

A range of online resources around protecting data in your business.

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Webinars and guidance - selling to government and the public sector

Resources for businesses looking to tender for public sector or government contracts.

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Business websites and the law (regulations) - Regulations and resources - Trading disclosures

Information about trading disclosures in relation to your website.

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

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ICAEW Small and Micro Business Community

A free membership community created by the ICAEW, supporting small and micro businesses with information and resources.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Birmingham

The Business and IP Centre (BIPC) at the Library of Birmingham offers a wide range of resources and information to businesses.

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Help to Grow Management Essentials

A free to access, self-guided, 2-hour course, offering bite-sized videos and online resources.

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BD (Barking and Dagenham) Giving

BD Giving is a platform for anyone who has a stake in the borough to contribute their ideas, energy, and resources.

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UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

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PNE Enterprise

Offers one-to-one mentoring, business courses, online resources, premises and a range of support schemes.

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Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC)

Tailored support services, events and access to the resources of the University of Sussex to help with innovation projects.

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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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Acumen - InterTradeIreland

The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.

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Buckinghamshire High Street Business Support Programme

A programme for Independent high street businesses in Buckinghamshire offering free resources, webinars, events, 1-2-1 business support and grants.

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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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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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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk

Norfolk Business & Intellectual Property Centre offer resources to help you to do your own research on your business or business idea including business sectors and intellectual property.

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Let's Do Business Finance

Are you in the position to grow your business but have been unable to access a loan from a bank? Growth loans are available from Let's Do Business Finance.

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Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

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Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

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World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

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Small Business Guide

Useful resources for small businesses from Companies House

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Police UK

A range of resources and support for businesses from the police service

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NetRegs

NetRegs is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

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Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that apply to producers of packaging, including plastic packaging materials.

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