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Enterprise Answers

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

Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme

Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.

Low Carbon Bursary – Rushcliffe Borough Council

Any small/micro business or sole trader who attends a low carbon & green skills course hosted either by Rushcliffe Borough Council or East Midlands Chamber will be able to apply for the bursary.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

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

Talent and Innovation Programme

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are collaborating to deliver a programme of grants and support to Nottingham businesses to improve innovation, productivity and skills.

Business Lincolnshire - Starting in Business Programme

A two-day workshops led by an experienced business trainer who will guide you through the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

Self Assessment - More than one business

Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

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.

Food and drink

Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export

Advance Valuation Ruling

Importing and exporting goods with Northern Ireland

Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

Build a business in GM Libraries

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

ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.

Guidance on the rules around protecting consumers from unfair trading practices in the DMCC Act.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

The options for businesses, and the information requirements, for resolving disputes out of court.

New Business Start Up Grant - Orkney Islands Council

The aim of the Business Start up Grant is to increase the survival rates of new businesses.

Help to Grow Management Essentials

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

Skills for life service

Find training and employment schemes for your business.

Online Business Support Programme

A programme of webinars and and guidance for businesses making or selling consumer products in the UK.

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

Key Fund

Key Fund is a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to supporting new enterprises, creating new jobs, and reinvigorating communities offering social investment to Yorkshire & The Midlands.

Returns and refunds for goods bought online/off premises

Information and guidance on returns and refunds for online purchases, including cancellation rights.
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