UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Information and guidance on GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).

What is Data Protection?

Key information about data protection and how personal information is used.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - Data Protection Self Assessment Toolkit

A free self-assessment toolkit and checklist to assess your own compliance.

ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Key information and guidance on data protection regulations.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

LinkedIn Learning

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

10 Steps: Home and Mobile Working

Guidance on cyber security from home or via mobile working.

Help to Grow Management Essentials

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

10,000 Women is a free to access online business education programme available to women around the world.

Right to Manage

Information and guidance for tenants and leaseholders about gaining management responsibilities from landlords.

Digital Boost

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

Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.

Help to Grow Management

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

Be the Business - Free Online Support

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

What is Employee ownership and when should you consider it for your business?

More information on Employee ownership.

Useful Guides for Data Protection

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

NatWest Accelerator

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

British Damage Management Association

The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Supply Chain Sustainability School

Free network supporting people to work within the built environment sector.

KlearNow

KlearNow supports SME's looking for support with import and export procedures.

Vulnerability Management

Guidance to companies looking to put vulnerability management in place as well as a list of NCSC assured cyber security products and services.

Unlocking Space for Business

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

Premises in West Northamptonshire

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

Carbon Trust

Carbon Trust supports businesses, governments and organisations around the world in planning for a sustainable, low carbon future.

Investors In People

An accreditation to help businesses get the best from their people.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Ministerial Visits

A list of the countries the International Trade Secretary and Ministers will be visiting in the future, to give businesses the opportunity to have their say on ‘in market’ issues.

Help with compliance

A range of guidance documents on the legislation that the Office for Product Safety and Standards are responsible for enforcing.

Be the Business - Free Business Mentors

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

Stay Safe Film

A short film, produced by the police service, advises on the key options to take in the event of a firearms and weapons attack.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Useful Resources and Contacts

Sickness and maternity when self-employed

Links to information on financial support during maternity for the self employed.

Useful Resources for Automatic Enrolment

Resources to support businesses with Automatic Enrolment.

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

Finding a Pension Scheme Through The Pensions Regulator

If you looking for a pension provider the pensions regulator offers a list of providers

BridgeAI - Innovate UK

Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.

Cyber Security Advice for Small and Medium Sized Organisations

Provides information on cyber security for your business, charity, club or school.

Business Debtline

Ordering Certified Copies & Certificates via Companies House

Information on how to request certified copies & certificates via companies house.

Umbrella Companies

General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.

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.

Certificate of Free Sale - Import Licensing Branch (ILB)

The DBT Import Licensing Branch's Import Case Management System for the issue of import licences and Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for exporters.

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

Premises in Cumberland

Organisations that provide guidance to those looking for premises.

Trade Associations - Marketing

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

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.

IMSM - ISO Specialists

Get support from specialists to start your ISO journey.

Advertising Standards Authority

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

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.

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

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.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Kirklees

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Freeports

Special areas within the UK’s borders where different economic regulations apply

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

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

Making Tax Digital

Information on HMRC's plans to move to a fully digital tax system.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

PPL Momentum Music Fund

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

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

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.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Maven Capital Partners

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

Hatch Enterprise

A source of business support for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Single Use Plastics - Regulations for Packaging Producers

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

Good Things Foundation

Good Things Foundation is a charity that helps to tackle digital and social exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with businesses to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time.

Innovation Launchpads

Regional innovation clusters focussing on different sectors designed to help businesses to innovate and grow.

Jobcentre Plus - Employers Services

Jobcentre Plus provides recruitment support and advice to help job seekers find jobs and employers to fill vacancies.

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.

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

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

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

Converting a Limited Company to a CIC

Guidance on converting a Limited Company to a CIC and what documentation is needed.

DWP - Department for Work and Pensions

An overview of services offer by the Department for Work and Pensions.

NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

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.