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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Sirius Business Advice Centre

Free business advice, mentoring and finance for people starting or growing a business in East Riding.

The Property Advice Service

A programme of support for SME's looking for or occupying a lease in Greater London.

Ofgem advice for business

Information from Ofgem on what what your business can do if they are struggling to pay their bills or have a complaint about their energy supplier.

The Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre

A free legal advice centre for individuals and businesses in London.

Leicestershire Business Advice Scheme (LBAS)

The Leicestershire Business Advice Service is a fully-funded programme available to entrepreneurs and business owners in Leicestershire.

Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre

Free advice on a range of topics, such as choosing the right business structure for commercial property issues.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

Practical tips, legal obligations and local support for businesses in the tourism sector.

Mole Valley One to One Business Advice

Workshops and business advice sessions for starting and growing businesses in Mole Valley

Social Enterprise Advice and Support (SEAS) Programme

business support and advice for social enterprises and co-operatives in Plymouth

Cyber Security Advice for Small and Medium Sized Organisations

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

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.

UWE Bristol Pro Bono Business Advice Clinic (University of the West of England)

A variety of legal advice services are available, including choosing a legal structure for your business.

Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme and Business Energy Advice Service

A package of support offering free energy assessments, advice and grant funding to small businesses across the West Midlands.

Sirius Business Advice Centre Loans

A range of loans available to any stage of business.

Online Centres Network - Digital advice centres

Online Centres Network is overseen by the Good things Foundation which is the UK’s leading digital inclusion organisation.

Community Funding Advice and Opportunities - Herefordshire Council

For businesses that are not-for-profit organisations, Herefordshire Council offers support and a regularly updated list of funds to help organisations in their area.

High Peak Borough Council

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

Sunderland City Council

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

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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

Powys County Council

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

Basildon Borough Council

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

South Ribble Borough Council

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

Premises in East Lindsey

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

Preston City Council

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

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