Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

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

Strike-off Objection FAQ

Bank Loan Appeals

Information on how to appeal a business bank loan decision.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

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

Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

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.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

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.

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.

British Business Bank

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

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

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.

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.

Business Finance Guide

The Business Finance Guide provides businesses with information on the finance options that are available to them throughout their business finance journey.

Asset Finance Guide

The Asset Finance Guide from British Business Bank sets out the benefits of asset finance to help business owners decide if this type of finance can help them achieve their growth plans.

ECF - Enterprise Capital Funds

Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) bring together private and public money to make investments in high growth businesses.

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.

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

The Royal Countryside Fund

Charitable organisation supporting farming families and rural communities.

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.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Tide

Tide offers a range of features, benefits, and support created especially for business owners.

Banking complaints

How to make a complaint about your bank.

Small Business Guide

Useful resources for small businesses from Companies House

Corporate Identity Theft

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

UK Export Finance

Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.

Clean Growth UK

A university-based network, aimed at helping businesses bring new products to market faster, decarbonise their business, and hone their commercial skills.

Transferring company shares

Information on transferring company shares from one person to another.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Business Angel Co Investment Fund

Business Angel Co Investment Fund was created with a grant from the Regional Growth Fund. It invests alongside business angel syndicates from across the UK.

Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS)

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) helps find solutions to unresolved complaints between UK SMEs and other organisations such as charities and trusts, and their banks.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a method of getting finance by sourcing small amounts from a large number of people, rather than getting large amounts from one or a few.

Apostille Certificates

Overseas banks and authorities will require Apostille certificates for those wishing to open a business bank account in their country of residence.

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.

Closing a Limited Company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan (BBL)

Information on closing a limited company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan

Useful contacts for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

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.

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.

Start Up Loans

Government-backed loans and mentoring for people starting a new business or within their first three years of trading.

Lotteries, Raffles and Competitions

Information on the laws set out to run a lottery, raffle or competition.

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals