Setting up a CIC

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

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Barclays Business Insights

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

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

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

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.

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.

Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.

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.

Be the Business - Free Business Mentors

Are you looking for free business mentoring to improve business performance?

Century Business Finance

Century Business Finance specialise in providing business finance with speedy decision making and no hidden fees.

Iwoca

Iwoca offers business loans to all stages of business including those not yet trading.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

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

UnLtd - Starting your social business

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

Business Debtline

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

Tide

Tide offers a range of features, benefits, and support created especially for business owners.

Business Payment Practices and Performance

Statutory reporting duty for large companies and limited liability partnerships.

TV Licensing for Shops and Offices

Information for shops and offices regarding regulations around TV licensing.

UnLtd - Growing your social business

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

Home Business Guide

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

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

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

East Suffolk Council

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

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

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

NatWest Accelerator

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

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

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

10,000 Small Businesses Programme - Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Small Business Programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing access to education and business support.

Maven Capital Partners

Are you looking for capital investment funding solutions to help your business to grow?

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

UK Learning Station

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

Be the Business - Free Online Support

Are you looking for free business support, information and guidance?

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.

IR35

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

Registering A Partnership

Information and guidance on registering a partnership.

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

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

Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)

Are you looking to expand into new markets to accelerate business growth?

Mouro Capital

Mouro Capital is a venture capital firm investing in the future of financial services.

SME Climate Hub

The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.

Simply Business

Specialist small business insurance tailored to your needs.

Help to Grow Management

A support programme available to eligible businesses who are looking to grow.

Innovate

Innovate has been developed by the FCA to foster competition and growth in financial services by supporting both small and large businesses to develop products.

Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

Digital tool designed to give you the right support for you and your business

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.

BITC - Business in the Community

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

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Carbon Planner By NatWest

Natwest Carbon Planner is a free tool and could support your business to become more sustainable and reduce costs.

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Scale Up Programme - Innovate UK Business Growth

Support for high potential scaleup businesses.

Young Enterprise

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

Global Incubator Programme

Are you looking to explore the potential of overseas markets in order to grow your business?

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS)

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) helps find solutions to unresolved complaints between UK SMEs and other organisations such as charities and trusts, and their banks.

International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

Shaw Trust

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

British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium is the Trade Association for retailers 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.

Lawyers For Your Business (LFYB)

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

Amazon Small Business Accelerator

The upgraded Accelerator is now available on Amazon and offers a suite of free-to-use resources for all startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

The initiative offers Black entrepreneurs support in growing their businesses through access to business education and coaching.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Information on Non-Executive Directors and what Non-Executive Directors can bring to your business.

Small Business Guide

Useful resources for small businesses from Companies House

Primary Authority

Primary Authority enables businesses to form a legal partnership with one local authority to receive advice on meeting environmental health, trading standards or fire safety regulations.

Barcodes

Information about adding barcodes to goods.

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.

Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

eCommerce Directive and selling online to customers in the EU

Finding your SIC Codes

Understand how to choose a standard industrial classification code for your business.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

West Suffolk Council

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

Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme

The Prince's Trust gives practical and financial support to young people who need help to develop skills, confidence and motivation.

DWP - Support with employee health and disability

This service offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses

National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)

A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Running a Business From Home

A guide on gov.uk on running a business from home.

Lloyds – Supporting black-owned businesses

Lloyds are supporting black business owners navigate the world of business.

BT Skills For Tomorrow

Support from BT to assist businesses in enhancing their digital skills

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

Kaleidoscope Foundation

Kaleidoscope Foundation helps entrepreneurs with disabilities to realise their dream of running and growing their own business.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.