DMA - Data and Marketing Association

DMA is a marketing membership organisation that helps develop marketing and communication plans that build effective relationships with their customers.

Trade Associations - Marketing

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the marketing sector.

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing is a professional marketing body who seek to assist both individuals and businesses.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

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

Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

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

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

The National Careers Service has created a finder tool to help you source free skills training.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers online video courses delivered by experts in many business topics

SpacePro

SpacePro arranges for its customers in-store promotions at shopping centres, train stations supermarkets and exhibitions.

Barclays Business Insights

Barclays Business Insights is an online tool that offers business resources and tips.

QR Codes (Quick Response)

Information about Quick Response (QR) Codes.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

The Advertising Codes set rules for advertisers and media owners to follow.

Digital Boost

A national programme of support to help businesses develop digital skills.

Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Support for small businesses – BT

BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.

PPL Momentum Music Fund

Offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

BT Skills For Tomorrow

Support from BT to assist businesses in enhancing their digital skills

Be the Business - Boards

Free guidance from successful business leaders.

Recovery Loan Scheme

Loans to help businesses recover after the pandemic and transition period.

Useful Guides for Data Protection

A range of online resources around protecting data in your business.

What is a Non Disclosure Agreement?

Credit Scoring and Credit Reference Agencies

If you are looking for any sort of finance for your business or as an individual, it is a good idea to check your credit file through a credit reference agency.

Guidance on what a dormant company is and what it must do.

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

ISO Accreditation

ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

Home Business Guide

Information and guidance covering the essentials for setting up a business from home.

UK Learning Station

UK Leaning Station offer a wide range of courses for individuals.

Simply Business

Specialist small business insurance tailored to your needs.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.

Business Debtline

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

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

Online learning guides for certain business sectors and for those looking to start a business.

Registering A Partnership

Information and guidance on registering a partnership.

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Trading Disclosures (Trading As, Business Names, Displaying Business Information, Business Websites)

Information and legislation for the use, display and disclosure of company, business and trading names.

HMRC Community Forums

The small business forum offers small businesses and the self-employed a forum and support and guidance needed to start, grow, and manage your business.

HMRC Self employed ready reckoner

Are you looking for a tool to help you to budget for tax costs?

BITC - Business in the Community

BITC work with their members to continually improve responsible business practices.

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

Shaw Trust

Support for disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work or start a business.

BGF

BGF can provide the know-how, connections and capital you need to grow your business.

Setting up a CIC

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

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

Young Enterprise

A range of programmes and initiative are available for young people across the UK.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

Better Business for All

Better Business for All helps you to find what you need to do to achieve or maintain compliance for your business.

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve has available a wealth of courses to support employers, learners and education providers.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Equity investment available to eligible businesses to support the commercialisation of UK science and technology.

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation collaborate with other research centres to build an inclusive research and innovation system.

UnLtd - Starting your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.

UnLtd - Growing your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.

The Farming Innovation Programme

 The Farming Innovation Programme funds projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.

East Suffolk Council

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

IR35

Guidance on IR35 legislation in relation to contract-based and off-payroll work.

NatWest Accelerator

The Entrepreneur Accelerator programme offers a range of support for start-up businesses.

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.