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

Setting up a CIC

Information and guidance on how to set up a Community Interest Company.

Useful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.

Business start-up grant - Forest of Dean District Council

Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.

Business Start-Up Grant Scheme - Bolsover District Council

The Business Start-Up Grant Scheme offers grants up to £500.

Set up a Charity - 6 things to consider

Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.

SWEF Enterprise & Business Start Up Fund

Up to £500 is available in grant funding to young people in County Durham and Tees Valley who are in the stages of setting up their business and need funds to take their business to the next level.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

Premises in Tunbridge Wells

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

Build Your Business

Programme for start-up businesses in Northamptonshire

VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Information on VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Tees Valley Entrepreneurs

Support for people to start their own business in Tees Valley.

Rochford District Council

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

Broxbourne Borough Council

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

Co-operative & Community Finance

City of Cardiff Council

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

West Essex Business Support Programme

West Essex Business Support is a fully-funded business support programme for SMEs in Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest.

Start Up to Scale up

Start Up to Scale Up is a business support scheme targeted at established start ups with high growth potential

This is Me

This is Me is a supported employment agency that can help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions gain support and empowerment.

Mid Sussex District Council

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

NBV Enterprise Solutions

NBV Enterprise Solutions offers start-up workshops as well as one-to-one business advice.

Swansea City & County Council

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

Actionable information, tools and resources

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A guide to setting up your first ecommerce website

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How to avoid common mistakes when setting up a business

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5 common mistakes when setting up a business and how to avoid them

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Mayor praises initiative in setting up face mask lab

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Eight steps to design robust start-up processes

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Start Up Loans hits £1bn milestone of loans to UK small businesses

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Five inspiring entrepreneurs share advice for starting up in a pandemic

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The rise of the pop-up economy

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Dundee's Largest Festive Market and Business Start-Up Exhibition

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The e-commerce underdog shaking up the online marketplace

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WEBiNAR: Pivoting to virtual

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Turning a hobby into a business

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Scottish Tech Army helps asylum seekers in Govan get online

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Millennials are the most entrepreneurial generation

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Stratford tutoring service launched after business support

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Expert tips for success as start-ups reach record high

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Signwriter rediscovers love for manufacturing with neon sign business launch

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Start-up Stories: Acomm

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Networking as a start up

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Start-Up Stories: Virtuo

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More to do to maximise the talent of female entrepreneurs

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Start-up stories: Sofa for Life

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Social enterprise launched to help vulnerable people access financial support

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Tips for breaking into China as a start-up

Events and webinars

Events & Learning

WATCH: Setting up a side hustle

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WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth

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WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business

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WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits

Inspiration

WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

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WATCH: Leveraging your digital presence in the new normal

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WATCH: How AI and machine learning can improve your business

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Mythbusting when starting a business

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WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?

Finance & Funding

WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app

Events & Learning

WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way

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WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human

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WATCH: Marketing - friend or enemy?

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WATCH: The ultimate digital content toolkit

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WATCH: Perfecting your marketing action plan

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WATCH: Understanding digital PR

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WATCH: Why you can’t grow as fast as you wish

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WATCH: Understanding client psychology

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WATCH: How to position your PR effectively

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WATCH: How to get journalists to write your story

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WATCH: Creating a positive induction experience for new employees

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WATCH: Barriers facing women in business

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WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram

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WATCH: How to get started with video marketing