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.

Sirius Business Advice Centre

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

Warwickshire Business Advice Energy Service

The Warwickshire Business Energy Advice Service helps Warwickshire businesses to reduce their energy consumption and to access funding to support this activity.

Leicestershire Business Advice Scheme (LBAS)

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

The Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (QMLAC)

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

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

Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre

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

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.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

London Borough of Lambeth Council

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

TaxAid

Are you looking for support with a personal tax issue?

University of Derby Business Gateway

The University of Derby provide a range of services such as business support programmes, use of venue facilities and more.

Bristol City Council

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

Lawyers For Your Business (LFYB)

A free 30 minute legal consultation with a solicitor approved by the Law Society.

ACAS Employment relations A-Z

A handy guide from ACAS which offers information on various topics about staff and workplace.

Premises in Stevenage

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

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

International Trade Guides

Doing Business Guides' are designed to advise and assist UK companies when looking to trade with and invest in opportunity-rich overseas markets.

Action Fraud

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.

Premises in Bristol

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

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

Strike-off Objection FAQ

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

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

Business Glasgow

Business Glasgow can help your company grow through the delivery of the Business Gateway Service and a team of dedicated, skilled, business advisers.

Enterprise Zones

The Welsh Government has eight Enterprise Zones located around Wales. These are designated areas with support designed to attract and support businesses.

Premises in Bath and North East Somerset

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

West Midlands SME Grants Programme

Grant funding for businesses across West Midlands

Suffolk Business Grant Scheme

Funding for businesses based in Suffolk.

Social Enterprise Boost

Support programme for social enterprises.

The Mobile Boost Scheme

The Mobile Boost Scheme is for homes and businesses that currently have good outdoor but poor indoor mobile coverage.

Gloucestershire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Gloucestershire.

High Peak Borough Council

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

East Lothian Council

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

Brunel University London

Business support available from Brunel University, London.

Advance Northumberland

Advance Northumberland provides comprehensive support to businesses across the County.

Cambridgeshire County Council

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

South Kesteven District Council

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

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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

RiDO (Rotherham Investment & Development Office)

A range of support and advice is available to businesses in Rotherham.

Enterprise Grant Scheme

Potential grant for people looking to start a new business or businesses in their first 2 years of trading in Bassetlaw.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Isle of Anglesey County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support that's on offer to businesses by the local council.

Future Learn

Brush up on your digital basics with free courses from Future Learn

The Association of Disabled Professionals

The ADP provides free confidential info and advice, so that disabled people, employers, and advisors can make informed decisions about impairment-related work issues.

The Backing Essex Business programme

Support for growing businesses in Essex.

West Sussex Business Hub

Supporting small businesses across West Sussex to innovate, learn and transform their businesses.

BPP Enterprise Clinic

Free legal advice to those looking to start a business or with existing businesses in England.

Premises in South Gloucestershire

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

Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities

Support from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. who work with businesses and the communities to advise and explain threats from terrorism

Mencap - Employment Services

Mencap assists people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy lives.

Premises in City of London

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

Better Business for All – Durham

If you are setting up a new business or just want to make sure you are compliant with all appropriate regulations then Better Business for All - Durham can help you.

Invest in Gosport (Gosport Borough Council)

Free advice and information for Gosport residents looking to start or grow their own businesses.

Business & Technology Centre Stevenage

Offers an incubation service with access to a hot desk, plus advice and networking opportunities to help get businesses started.

Kent County Council

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

Get Enterprising

If you have a business and are looking for early stage growth advice and support, Get Enterprising is a programme that can help.

ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes.

Legal Support for Community and Voluntary organisations

Legal support for community/voluntary sector.

ACAS newsletter

Subscribe to receive free email updates from ACAS

Law Works: Not-For-Profits-Programme

The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.

Bassetlaw District Council

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

Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Growth Hub

Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering the Hull and East Yorkshire.

E-business Support Programme City of London & Tower Hamlets

A fully-funded package of support including: 121 expert advice, guidance, webinars and events, specifically aimed at helping small business owners in London make better use of digital technology.

Warwickshire County Council

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

Surrey County Council

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

Flintshire Council

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

Pembrokeshire County Council

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

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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

Scope - Employment services

Scope are the disability equality charity covering England and Wales.

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)

South of Scotland Enterprise offers various free services supporting businesses across Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.