Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

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

Hertfordshire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Hertfordshire.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

Grant funding and support available to work in partnership with a research organisation and newly-qualified graduate.

Strike-off Objection FAQ

Skills Bank

Support and funding towards employee training costs for growing businesses.

Innovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)

Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.

Bank Loan Appeals

Information on how to appeal a business bank loan decision.

British Business Bank

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

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

What will the bank ask for when opening an account?

Requirements for opening a business bank account in the UK.

British Business Bank - Programmes for Start-up

The British Business Bank via its partner the Start Up Loans Company, provides loans, mentoring and advice to make sure young businesses get the best start in life.

British Business Bank - Programmes for Scale-up

British Business Bank can point businesses in the right direction when it comes to rapid scale-up plans.

Development Bank of Wales (Banc)

Banc assists businesses in Wales to access various types of finance to help them start and grow.

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

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

British Business Bank - Programmes for Staying Ahead

Established businesses looking to achieve particularly rapid growth, might wish to consider some of British Business Banks scale-up partners through their Staying Ahead initiative.

Premises in Rochford

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

Premises in Uttlesford

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

South West Net Zero Hub

Works with organisations and communities across the South West to identify, develop and implement low carbon energy projects.

Premises in Castle Point

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

Premises in Southend On Sea

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

Premises in Tendring

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

Connected Northern Ireland

The knowledge connection for businesses in Northern Ireland.

Premises in Basildon

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

Premises in Braintree

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

Premises in Brentwood

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

Premises in Colchester

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

Premises in Maldon

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

Premises in Thurrock

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

Robert Gordon University

Business and innovation support is available from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.

University of Sheffield

Support is offered to local businesses via the University of Sheffield

Berkshire Start-Up Programme

A programme of workshops and coaching for start-up businesses in Berkshire

Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

University of Aberdeen

Business support available from the University of Aberdeen.

Future Learn

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

Building Research Establishment - (BRE)

BRE is an innovative group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians whose shared goal is to make the built environment better for all.

Microsoft Learn

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

Premises in Chelmsford

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

Premises in Epping Forest

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

Finding premises in Harlow

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

University of Essex

Access to a range of business support services provided by the University of Essex.

Hertfordshire Healthy Workplace Programme

A free support programme that enables employers in Hertfordshire to address health concerns in their workplace.

North West Net Zero Hub

Net Zero North West is an industry-led cluster acting as a public and private sector investment accelerator for industrial decarbonisation and clean growth projects in the North West.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

University Of Bradford

Various business support services are available at the University of Bradford.

Elevate NI

Are you a community or voluntary organisation based in Northern Ireland that is looking for opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and expertise?

Mentor Growth Programme

Mentor Growth Programme are aiming to support businesses in the area with essential business knowledge to help them grow.

University of Stirling

Business support services from the University of Stirling

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

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

Google Digital Garage

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

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.

Brunel University London

Business support available from Brunel University, London.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Helps businesses to recruit specialist graduates and access knowledge exchange opportunities at the University.

Premises in Cornwall

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

Premises in Fenland

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

North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub

The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub – a collaboration of six Local Enterprise Partnerships accelerating the transition to ‘Net Zero’ and a future of clean growth through local energy delivery.

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.

Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast Metropolitan College is one of the leading providers of training and education throughout Northern Ireland. 

Non-Executive Director Scheme

Invest NI Non-Executive Director (NED) scheme provides Invest NI customers with financial support to engage an experienced NED, who will work with you to accelerate growth and to overcome barriers.

Cardiff University

Cardiff University works with businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

CLA - The Country Land and Business Association

The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.

Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)

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

Digital Boost

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

Returnerships

A range of initiatives to help people over the age of 50 with the skills for a career change or to get back into work.

A university-led resource hub for businesses interested in exploring projects focused net zero.

University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria provide a range of business support services.

Premises in Huntingdonshire

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

Breakthrough

A programme for start-up businesses in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Premises in Isles of Scilly

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

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?

Premises in South Cambridgeshire

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

Business & Technology Centre Stevenage

Offers an incubation service with access to a hot desk, plus advice and networking opportunities to help get businesses started.

University of Kent

A range of business support services on offer from the University of Kent.

Group2Grow - The Essex Peer Network Programme

bring together cohorts of business professionals to learn, grow, and solve common problems using each other’s knowledge and experience, with the support, guidance, and mentoring of a Business Coach.

Supply Chain Transition

A programme to help ambitious manufacturers in West Midlands to develop their supply chains.

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) - Business Support Services

A wide range of services offered to businesses from the university.

Teesside University - Business

A wide range of services for people starting or growing a business.