Advertising Standards Authority

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

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Digital Boost

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

BT Skills For Tomorrow

Support from BT to assist businesses in enhancing their digital skills

Support for small businesses – BT

BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.

LinkedIn Learning

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

PPL Momentum Music Fund

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

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.

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing is a professional marketing body who seek to assist both individuals and businesses.

Trade Associations - Marketing

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

Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.

SpacePro

SpacePro arranges for its customers in-store promotions at shopping centres, train stations supermarkets and exhibitions.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

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

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.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

Making Tax Digital

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

Barclays Digital Wings

Free online resource from Barclays which offers digital learning support.

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.

Future of British Manufacturing Initiative (FoBM)

Support for UKI design and manufacturing SMEs looking to accelerate their digital transformation journey.

Future Learn

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

Barclays Eagle Labs

A range of programmes and support services for entrepreneurs and scale-ups across the UK.

Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

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

Compound Semiconductor Applications

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

Digital Catapult

The Digital Catapult assists in connecting technology businesses, investors, government and public sector and research/academia.

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Grant funding to help rural businesses upgrade and improve their business broadband.

Google Digital Garage

Google Digital Garage offers training and events on improving your business digitally in various locations across the UK.

Help to Grow Management

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

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve has available a wealth of courses to support employers, learners and education providers.

Microsoft Learn

Offer free online modules to help build your knowledge of popular and widely used Microsoft products.

Communications and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme - (CISAS)

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

Facebook for business

Are you looking to create more of an impact with your business on Facebook?

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Catapult Centres

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

UK Learning Station

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

QR Codes (Quick Response)

Information about Quick Response (QR) Codes.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

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

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

Copyright notices

Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.

Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

Assist UK companies in reaching consumers overseas through e-marketplaces.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

Business Payment Practices and Performance

Statutory reporting duty for large companies and limited liability partnerships.

Connected Places

Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Export Opportunities

An online portal that helps UK businesses find overseas contracts, tenders and projects.

Four main types of Intellectual Property

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

Be the Business - Boards

Free guidance from successful business leaders.

Useful Resources and Contacts

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.

HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

HMRC Employers Helpline

HMRC's helpline providing information and guidance on a range of topics.

UK Code of Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming

A voluntary code of best practice for how music is streamed in the UK.

Useful Guides for Data Protection

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

What is a Non Disclosure Agreement?

Be the Business - Free Online Support

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

DBT - Export Support Team

Service for pre-start-up and trading UK businesses with questions about exporting to Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia plus trading with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.

Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

Innovation Launchpads

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

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

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.

Guidance on what a dormant company is and what it must do.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

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.

Home Business Guide

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

Barclays Business Insights

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

Simply Business

Specialist small business insurance tailored to your needs.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

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

Business Debtline

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

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

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

Registering A Partnership

Information and guidance on registering a partnership.

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.

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.

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.

HMRC Self employed ready reckoner

Are you looking for a tool to help you to budget for tax costs?