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Climate Toolkit 4 Business

Start your zero carbon journey with this climate toolkit.

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Tendring 4 Growth

Specialist one to one support for businesses in Tendring.

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East Ayrshire Net Zero Support grant

A grant intended to help businesses in their transition to net zero carbon emissions

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Upskill in Retrofit through Hounslow’s Green Skills Bootcamps

Two GLA-funded Retrofit bootcamps are open for employees from large organizations, delivered by Hounslow and Retrofit Academy CIC.

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Thrive Telford

A range of business support and advice for businesses in Telford & Wrekin.

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Skills & Training Grant – Broxtowe Borough Council

Broxtowe Borough Council is inviting residents and small businesses to apply for grants to support training and courses under the People and Skills theme.

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Enterprise Investment Fund

Grant funding for premises improvement that helps fast-track your growth plans or improves your long-term profitability.

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Bassetlaw High Street Support Grant

Potential grant for people looking to improve their business in Bassetlaw.

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The Achieve and Grow scheme

The Achieve and Grow scheme, launched by the Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub, offers businesses in the region support with marketing, HR, recruitment, and e-commerce.

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Scottish Venture Fund - Scottish Enterprise

Equity funding for businesses in Scotland to develop products and/or move into new markets.

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Business Growth Through Upskilling

Fully funded training for businesses in Shropshire

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Business Start-Up Fund - Bridgend County Borough Council

This grant scheme is delivered through a partnership with UK Steel Enterprise and Bridgend County Borough Council, providing financial assistance to new or existing micro-businesses.

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SEIS - Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme

Equity investment for eligible small and early-stage businesses.

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Bristol Vacant Commercial Property Grant

Grants of £2,500 to £10,000 to help you open new premises in Bristol.

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Salford Skills for Business Apprenticeship Fund

Support for apprenticeship training for Salford businesses.

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SMART: SCOTLAND

The SMART: SCOTLAND grant is one of our research and development (R&D) grants that aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects.

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Funded access to Catapults and RTOs

Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.

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Business Energy Services - Wiltshire

A programme to help businesses reduce their energy emissions.

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Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets

This grant provides small and medium sized businesses with up to 75% off the cost of installing EV infrastructure.

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Sheffield Hallam Employer Support

Support for businesses to connect with students and graduates in the Sheffield City region.

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Camden and Brent Business Climate Challenge

Free support to reduce energy usage for businesses in Camden

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North Devon Angels

An angel investment group supporting businesses in North Devon and Torridge.

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Go4Growth Programme

Support to access public sector procurement/tender opportunities

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Sustaining Shropshire

Support for innovating businesses in the food and drink or agri-tech sectors of Shropshire.

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Cyber Security Advice for Small and Medium Sized Organisations

Provides information on cyber security for your business, charity, club or school.

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CPCA Start-Up Support

Support for businesses starting up in the Greater Cambridgeshire and Greater Peterborough area.

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Sales Accelerator Programme

Sales Accelerator Programme is to provide assistance to small business owner-managers to explore, target and convert new sales opportunities.

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IP Advance Grant Funding

Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.

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Going Dutch - Invest Northern Ireland

Going Dutch is an early stage exporter programme to explore new business opportunities in The Netherlands.

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Leadership Team Programme - Invest NI

Developing the skills, strategic focus and relationships of the top team in order to achieve business growth.

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Non-Executive Director Scheme

Invest NI Non-Executive Director (NED) scheme provides Invest NI customers with financial support to engage an experienced NED, who will work with you to accelerate growth and to overcome barriers.

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Growth Support - Belfast City

Free mentoring support, workshops and networking events for Belfast SMEs and micro enterprises.

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NPIF 2 - Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 2

Offers loans to businesses that struggle to obtain finance in the primary finance markets.

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Social Economy West

A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England

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Made Smarter - North East

Are you a manufacturing business in the North East that is ready to grow?

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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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The Apprenticeship Hub

Are you an SME looking for apprenticeship advice and support?

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North East Fund

Various funding options available to SME businesses based in North East England.

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Michelin Development

Offers support to businesses unsecured loans and business support covering a range of topics.

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Arrow

Are you looking for support to develop a new, innovative service, product or process?

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E-Business Programme - Enfield, Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Help for businesses to improve their use of digital tools and technology, increase their sales, improve their performance and grow their business.

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Ofgem

Ofgem is the energy regulator (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets). They are an independent authority with the role of protecting consumers.

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Skills Funding - Folkestone & Hythe

Funding towards training and qualifications for businesses in Folkestone & Hythe.

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ReLondon Business Transformation

Are you a London-based business looking at circular economy strategies and innovations?

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Four main types of Intellectual Property

A breakdown of the 4 main types of Intellectual Property and what it protects.

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Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

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South West Investment Fund (SWIF)

Loans and equity investment for businesses in the South West

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Trade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland

If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.

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Inclusive Supply Chain Programme

Programme for SMEs in London to improve their access to larger supply chains.

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Made Smarter - South East

Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the South East of England area.

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Samuel Wilson Loan Trust

Loan finance available to people aged between 18 and 39 years old. for establishing and developing new businesses, and who are "in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial

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How Do I Challenge My Business Rates?

Organisations who can support you with your business rates enquiries.

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Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest assists the growth of sustainable social enterprises by providing finance to organisations that create a positive social impact.

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Eastleigh Borough Council

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

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Finding your SIC Codes

Understand how to choose a standard industrial classification code for your business.

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UnLtd -Millennium Awards Trust (Scaling Up)

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.

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D-U-N-S Number

D-U-N-S Number is a Data Universal Numbering System that is a nine-digit identifier for businesses which is issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B).

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Start Up Essentials - Telford

Workshops covering key business areas for newly trading business owners.

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Premises in Medway

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

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Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Cherwell

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

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The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Information from The Pensions Regulator on workplace pensions.

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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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CIC Regulator

The regulator for Community Interest Companies.

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EIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.

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Women Mean Business 2

Women Mean Business 2 will support the growth of existing female led businesses in Tower Hamlets.

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North East Lincolnshire Council

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

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Greggs Foundation Community Grants

The Greggs Foundation Community Grant is to support not-for-profit community organisations.

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Export Control Joint Unit (incl. SPIRE)

Part of the Department for Business and Trade, the ECJU are responsible for the control of the exporting of 'strategic' goods which require a licence.

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West Midlands SME Grant Programme

Grant funding for businesses in the West Midlands towards growth and innovation

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Elmbridge Start Up Boost Fund

Could a grant for start-up costs help get your business started?

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Young Enterprise

A range of programmes and initiative are available for young people across the UK.

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Events and networking groups in Derby

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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PPL Momentum Music Fund

Offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.

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Lewes District Start-up Programme

Free business start-up support service in the Lewes District, funded by Lewes District Council.

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Events and networking groups in Harlow

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Creative UK - Creative Growth Support

Offer support to creative companies that are looking to grow.

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How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

Information and guidance on how to register a Limited by Guarantee Company.

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Kick off In Business

Kick off In Business runs fully funded courses and events for people looking to start a business.

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Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

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Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

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Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.

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Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

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Employment Rights Bill

Guidance on the changes of some employment regulations.

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General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

The EU's new GPSR replaces the 2001 GPSD, effective 13 Dec 2024, with key changes impacting UK-EU trade. It applies to non-food goods but excludes Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).

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National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

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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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SWEF Business Grants

Business grants of up to £2000 for individuals or teams of people who are working on a newly established business i.e. have been trading for less than 2 years.

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Working Skills for Adults 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

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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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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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Supported Access to Finance Support 2 - Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is offering its residents support through structured training and a grant of £2500 to start a new business.

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Start Up Loans

Government-backed loans and mentoring for people starting a new business or within their first three years of trading.

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Scottish Loan Scheme - Scottish Enterprise

Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.

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Lift Off Support - Buckinghamshire Business First

Lift Off Support is a fully-funded programme of support for business owners in Buckinghamshire who have started a business in the last two years.

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Blaenau Gwent BG Effect Start-up Business Grant Fund

The BG Effect Business Grant Fund offers start-up financial support to businesses in the Blaenau Gwent area.

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The Refinery Business Growth Course

Programme for growing businesses in Wiltshire.

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Warwickshire Business Start-Up Programme

A programme of one-to-one business coaching and workshops to new businesses and residents looking to start a business.

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Enterprise Answers

Business support and potential loan funding for new and growing businesses.

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Start Up Programme - Staffordshire

This programme helps businesses start and grow, focusing on brand development, business model design and developing your business brand.

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