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Local and national support

Guidance On Planning Permission

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

Kings Trust – Test My Idea Grant

The Test My Business Idea grant gives you funding and support to try your business idea and to learn from the experience.

Exploring Enterprise

Are you based in Northern Ireland and looking to start a new business?

Invest NI Grant for R&D

Are you seeking advice and potential funding on developing new or better products and services?

Start & Grow York

The Start & Grow York programme offers mentoring and support for business, whether it’s the seed of an idea, a young company, or a fully fledged business.

The City of Enterprise - Selnet

Helping Preston’s entrepreneurs to start, grow and succeed.

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.

Tourist Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme

The TNI Quality Grading Scheme is designed to give visitors a clear idea of the standards of accommodation, service and cleanliness, which they can expect during their stay.

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

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

BIPC Kickstart Your Business

Two-day workshop programme providing advice on researching and protecting your business idea, the "nuts and bolts" of starting a business.

Build a business in GM Libraries

Build A Business is aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business.

Greater London Authority (GLA)

Online information for businesses in London.

Premises in Isles of Scilly

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

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

A programme of resources and training to help employers support good mental health in their employees

Three Rivers District Council

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

Business Debtline

A free, confidential, and impartial advice service on how to deal with debt problems.

Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme

The Sleaford shopfront grant scheme offers funding towards targeted repairs, reinstatement and replacements of shopfronts.

Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Glasgow

The Business and Intellectual Property Centre in Glasgow's Mitchell Library supports entrepreneurs and innovators from idea stage to successfully launching and growing a business.

Satellite Applications

The Satellite Applications Catapult aims to help UK businesses develop new satellite-based products and services.

NBV Early-Stage Business Support - Leicester City

NBV’s project will support early stage businesses to aid survival and growth.

North East Lincolnshire Council

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

Lincolnshire Farm Support Programme

To support farm businesses in navigating these challenges and identifying new opportunities, Business Lincolnshire has launched the Lincolnshire Farm Support Programme, delivered by Savills.

Start Up Essentials - Telford

Workshops covering key business areas for newly trading business owners.

West Berkshire Council

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