Selling online and paying taxes

Information on selling online and if you need to register to as trading and pay tax.

Government Property Finder

The Government Property Finder advertises vacant and surplus space - buildings and land for use by businesses, developers, community groups and the general public.

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

Returns and refunds for goods bought in a shop/market stall

Information and guidance on returns and refunds on purchases from a shop or market stall.

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

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

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

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.

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.

Useful Guides for Data Protection

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

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

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.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

Intellectual Property Insurance

Details about insurance businesses can use to protect their intellectual property.

Finding your SIC Codes

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

East Suffolk Council

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

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

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

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

World Intellectual Property Organization

Information and resources about Intellectual Property services and administration.

FLA - Finance and Leasing Association

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) is a UK trade association for the consumer credit, motor finance and asset finance sectors.

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.

CDFI - Community Development Finance Institutions

CDFIs are a type of social enterprise that provides support and lends money to businesses and people who struggle to get finance from high street banks.

BT Skills For Tomorrow

Support from BT to assist businesses in enhancing their digital skills

eCommerce Directive and selling online to customers in the EU

Single Use Plastics - Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that will apply to producers of certain types of plastic packaging materials.

Four main types of Intellectual Property

A breakdown of the 4 main types of Intellectual Property and what it protects.

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

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.

BFA - British Franchise Association

British Franchise Association (BFA) is the original and largest not-for-profit trade association for franchising in the UK.

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency and works with companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

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

NHS Innovation Hubs

NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

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

CMA - Competitions and Market Authority

Competitions and Market Authority work to promote competition for the benefit of consumers, both within and outside the UK.

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

Strike-off Objection FAQ