Local and national support
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax
Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)
Details of the UK Space Agency programme that provides funding to support the development of innovative space technologies for the UK Space sector.SME Development Grant - Fife Council
Fife Council’s SME Development Grant provides financial support to help Fife-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and grow.BCP Economic Development Supporting Businesses
Business diagnostic and potential grant funding for businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleTools and resources
Introduction to market research and competitor analysis

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Understanding the market that your business operates in and identifying any potential competitors will help you figure out how viable it is. Market research can also help businesses collect and document the opinions of their customers and make more informed decisions. Here, we explore the main ways to gather market research and competitor analysis.
Business development on a shoestring
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Inspiration
Business research and development vital for economic recovery

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Research reveals continuing need for businesses to innovate
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How early patent research can benefit your business
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£670k grant awarded to stimulate growth in simulation software for oil and gas industry
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Events and webinars
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready

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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
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Mythbusting when starting a business
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WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
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