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

Communications and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme - (CISAS)

CISAS role is to resolve disputes related to communication and internet services.

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Be aware of specific customers privacy rights.

IR35

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

Benefit from ICT - Invest NI

Access tailored information and communication technology (ICT) advice from Invest NI.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

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

E-Business Support Programme – Newham, Havering and Barking & Dagenham

Are you looking for support with the use of digital tools and technology for your business?

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.

Access to Work

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

Ofcom

Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed-line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

Useful Resources for Automatic Enrolment

Resources to support businesses with Automatic Enrolment.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Events and networking groups in Basildon

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Satellite Applications

The Satellite Applications Catapult aims to help UK businesses develop new satellite-based products and services.

Support for the Farming Industry

Information on the support available to the farming industry.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

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

New Anglia Capital

New Anglia Capital supports businesses if they want to kick start a new product or idea.

Banking complaints

How to make a complaint about your bank.

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce

A range of business support and networking opportunities are available.

Cranfield Trust

The Cranfield Trust is a charity that provides free management consultancy for charities and not-for-profit groups involved in issues of poverty, disability or social exclusion.

North Tyneside Business Forum

Networking for businesses in North Tyneside to ensures local businesses are well connected and represented.

FEAST cultural grants Cornwall

A range of grant funds for arts and culture projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

CICM - Chartered Institute of Credit Management

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) is the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit management community.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

Active Travel Team – Leicester City Businesses

Are you looking for funding to support with more sustainable travel options for your business and staff?

Compound Semiconductor Applications

The CSA Catapult was established to help the UK become a global leader in compound semiconductors.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Sunderland Software City

A range of support services and mentoring for businesses in the digital and software sectors.

European Space Agency (ESA)

The European Space Agency aims to help businesses develop services that use satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, or other space technologies.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

Catapult Centres

The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.

Tech Welcome Grant

Provides grants of between £5,000 to £10,000 to new and existing businesses including start-ups already here in South Yorkshire or wanting to relocate to South Yorkshire.

Catalyst

A home, networking and business support service for Northern Ireland's Tech Sector.

Business Ready - Warwickshire High Growth and Innovation Programme

Business Ready is an innovative business readiness support package primarily for tech-based SMEs with the characteristics and ambition for growth.

Business Loans Scotland

Business loans from £25,000 up to £250,000 for businesses based in Scotland.

START

A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England

Tech Growth Programme - Solent LEP

Are you a technology business looking for support to grow?

Eden Business Support Fund

Eden Business Support Fund provides loan finance from £10,000 to £150,000 to support growth and development plans.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Trade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland

If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.

West Lothian Council Innovation Grant

A grant fund to help businesses in West Lothian with innovation.

East Renfrewshire Council Business Development Grants 2023-2024

These grants are provided as part of our East Renfrewshire Business Support package and open to businesses located and trading in East Renfrewshire.

Special Regeneration Fund (SRF)

Grants towards projects to help your business grow.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Low Carbon Grant Project - Doncaster

This project will provide support to 260 SME's in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham to help them understand the opportunities available to reduce their carbon footprint.

Invest in Fylde

The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.

Enterprising Worcestershire Start-Up Grant

Funding from £1,000 to £5,000 for (SME) businesses based in Bromsgrove, Malvern, Redditch, Wychavon or the Wyre Forest District who have been trading for less then 3 years.

Elevate Worcestershire growth support

Support and funding to help established businesses scale and grow.

Net Zero Worcestershire grants

Grant funding to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire to implement energy saving initiatives.

Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator

Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator is an expansion loan scheme, a short-term loan scheme, and an equity growth fund for businesses based in the Enterprise M3 LEP area.

UKSE (North of England)

UKSE provide loan and equity funding across many business sectors in Tees Valley.

Business Growth Grant - East Ayrshire

The Business Growth grant is available to support the eligible costs of implementing growth plans.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

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

Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

UKSE (Yorkshire, Humberside & Midlands)

UKSE provide loans and equity finance for businesses who have begun trading.

Business Transition to Net Zero Grant - New Anglia Growth Hub

Are you a businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk with ambitions to reduce your carbon footprint and increase productivity?

Acumen - InterTradeIreland

The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.

Tech.London

Information and resources for businesses in London's tech sector.

AD:VENTURE Programme

AD:VENTURE offers a variety of support including funding and coaching to potential high-growth businesses in the West Yorkshire area.

The Regeneration Fund - UKSE

Business loans on offer of up to £3,500 for those struggling to obtain finance elsewhere.

Create South East

Are you a creative business in Essex, Kent or Sussex with an ambition to grow?

SETsquared Partnership

A range of business support services are on offer for innovation and technology businesses.
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