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ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

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The Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship

A new approach proposed to support disabled entrepreneurs.

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Landline Migration across the UK

Guidance on how those with landlines and certain devices will be migrated across to digital services by January 2027.

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Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

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Cabinet Office

Information on how to contact the Cabinet Office.

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Trade Associations - Marketing

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the marketing sector.

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Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

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Business Regulation Portal

Helps businesses in Ireland identify the main regulations which affect their business

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Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

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Selling online and paying taxes

Information on selling online and if you need to register to as trading and pay tax.

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HMRC - Key Telephone Numbers

Key telephone numbers at HMRC that are related to starting and running a business.

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Local Authorities Ireland

Local Authorities provide a range of services within their boundaries.

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Citizens Information - Starting a business

Information to support individuals on starting a business.

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Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disabled Entrepreneurs assists people with disabilities to move into self-employment.

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Business rates Home based businesses factsheet

Information regarding business rates for home-based businesses.

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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can provide information and support on areas such as MOTs, licensing, testing and inspection.

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Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

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Returns and refunds for goods bought in a shop/market stall

Information and guidance on returns and refunds on purchases from a shop or market stall.

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DfT - Department for Transport

The Department for Transport work with agencies and partners to support the transport network.

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Find and check your business rates valuation

A tool to find and check your business rates valuation.

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Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK's leading organisation led by, run by and working for Disabled people.

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Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

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HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue and Customs are the UK’s tax, payments, and customs authority.

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Open To Export - Getting Started

Information and guidance on starting to export for the first time.

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Step By Step Guides To Exporting

Step by step guides to using if you are thinking about exporting. These include Reaching customers and Pricing and getting paid.

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International Trade Guides

Doing Business Guides' are designed to advise and assist UK companies when looking to trade with and invest in opportunity-rich overseas markets.

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National Highways

National Highways (formerly Highways England) works with the Department Transport. They operate, maintain and improve England's highways and major A roads.

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World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

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Simply Business

Specialist small business insurance tailored to your needs.

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UK Trade Mark classes

Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.

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NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre - Reporting and Threats

Details on how to deal with threats and how to report them as well as details on how to reduce the risks.

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Right to Manage

Information and guidance for tenants and leaseholders about gaining management responsibilities from landlords.

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Open To Export - Export Action Plan

Free and easy to use online planning tool for small businesses planning to sell overseas.

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Credit Scoring and Credit Reference Agencies

If you are looking for any sort of finance for your business or as an individual, it is a good idea to check your credit file through a credit reference agency.

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Copyright notices

Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.

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Health and Safety Executive - Cost Recovery Scheme - Fee for Intervention (FFI)

Information on the process and costs involved with Health and Safety breaches.

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Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.

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Jobcentre Plus - Employers Services

Jobcentre Plus provides recruitment support and advice to help job seekers find jobs and employers to fill vacancies.

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Self Assessment tax calculator

Are you looking for a tool to help you to estimate your tax costs?

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10 Steps: Home and Mobile Working

Guidance on cyber security from home or via mobile working.

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Intellectual Property Insurance

Details about insurance businesses can use to protect their intellectual property.

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Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)

Information and guidance for companies considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

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IP Supply Chain Toolkit

Booklet to help individuals and businesses to be aware of the growing risk from counterfeit goods.

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Supplier Development Programme Scotland

Support for Scottish businesses wanting to tender for contracts.

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Misleading payment requests

Guidance on what to do if you receive a misleading request for payment of IP services.

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Non Disclosure Agreements

Protecting your intellectual property when discussing it, with a written agreement.

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KlearNow

KlearNow supports SME's looking for support with import and export procedures.

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Licensing intellectual property 

Provides advice on how Intellectual Property can be bought, sold or licensed.

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Useful Guides for Data Protection

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

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VOA - Valuation Office Agency

Information about council tax, business rates, housing allowance and more.

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Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

Digital tool designed to give you the right support for you and your business

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Scope - Employment services

Scope are the disability equality charity covering England and Wales.

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Simpler Recycling Regulations

Workplace recycling regulations due to come into force from 31st March 2025.

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Model Agreement for Shorthold Assured Tenancy

A model tenancy agreement from GOV.UK including guidance on it's use.

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Guidance On Planning Permission

Guidance on when planning permission is required and information on the different types of planning permission.

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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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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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Transferring company shares

Information on transferring company shares from one person to another.

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ThinkBusiness

Reference site for startups and SMEs in Ireland.

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National Standards Authority of Ireland - NSAI

NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) is Ireland’s official standards body.

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Government of Ireland Supporting SMEs

Government supports for businesses in Ireland.

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Local Enterprise Office

The Local Enterprise Offices are your local first-stop shop for seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland.

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Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

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Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.

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Trade Associations - Legal

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the legal sector.

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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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IMSM - ISO Specialists

Get support from specialists to start your ISO journey.

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Supply Chain Security

Are you looking for guidance on how to best manage the cyber security threats in your supply chains? See the NCSC's 12 guiding principles on how to do this.

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Visitor Experience Grading Scheme

The Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences offers tourism operators a chance to be awarded with a one to five star rating.

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Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

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ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Key information and guidance on data protection regulations.

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DWP - Department for Work and Pensions

An overview of services offer by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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ISO Accreditation

ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

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What is Data Protection?

Key information about data protection and how personal information is used.

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How to raise a complaint about Health & Safety Inspectors

Information on the process of raising a complaint about Health and Safety inspectors.

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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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DMA - Data and Marketing Association

DMA is a marketing membership organisation that helps develop marketing and communication plans that build effective relationships with their customers.

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How to Report Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

Guidance on how to report Health and Safety incidents in the workplace.

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Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

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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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DVLA - Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency

An overview of the information and services provide by the DVLA.

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ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - Data Protection Self Assessment Toolkit

A free self-assessment toolkit and checklist to assess your own compliance.

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Social Enterprise UK

Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.

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Consumer Contracts Distance Sales - Misleading and aggressive selling

Guidance for business and consumers on rights for consumers who have experienced misleading or aggressive selling.

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UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.

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HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

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NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

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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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Patent Accelerated Processing

Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.

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Renewing a Patent

Information and guidance on how to renew a patent.

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Applying to register a design

Infographic on the timeline for registering a design.

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Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

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IPO - Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.

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IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

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Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

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IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

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UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is an opportunity to join thousands of other businesses tackling climate change.

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West Lothian Council

A summary of the information, guidance, and support on offer to businesses by the local council.

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Tools and resources

Guidance and publications from the Office for Product Safety and Standards

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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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