ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

HMRC - Key Telephone Numbers

Key telephone numbers at HMRC that are related to starting and running a business.

Registering as self-employed

If you live abroad but want to register with HMRC as self-employed in the UK, to allow you to undertake business activities, the rules are based on your UK residency status for tax.

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

More information on Employee ownership.

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.

Sickness and maternity when self-employed

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

Sheffield Hallam Employer Support

Support for businesses to connect with students and graduates in the Sheffield City region.

Tax incentives when employee owned

Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.

Made Smarter Adoption - Yorkshire and the Humber

Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the Yorkshire and Humber area of England.

DWP - Support with employee health and disability

This service offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses

Cyber Security Advice For Self Employed & Sole Traders

NCSC offer a range of advice and aid for self-employed and sole traders on how to best approach cyber security for their business.

Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme- North Lanarkshire

The purpose of the Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme is to help micro and small businesses to grow by creating or safeguarding jobs and improving the viability of the business.

HMRC Self employed ready reckoner

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

Business & IP Information Service Humber (Hull Libraries)

Information and resources about Intellectual Property, legislation, regulations and more.

HMRC Employers Helpline

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

West Norfolk Training Grants

Training grants in West Norfolk for sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses.

Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service

Information on what criminal records checks are and how to have one carried out, which can be mandatory for some job roles and desirable for others.

Contracts of employment when employing staff

Are you looking to employ staff but need support on different contract types?

Apprenticeships National Insurance Contributions

What National Insurance Contributions need to be paid for apprentices?

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Small Business Grant - North Yorkshire

Funding that aims to increase business growth, productivity, investment and sustainability in North Yorkshire

Skills for life service

Find training and employment schemes for your business.

Finance Yorkshire Investment Fund – Micro Loans and Business Loans

Micro and business loans for eligible companies looking to grow and take on staff.

Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.

Age at Work (NI)

Toolkits, networks and support to enable businesses to be more age-inclusive.

10,000 Small Businesses Programme - Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Small Business Programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing access to education and business support.

BITC - Business in the Community

BITC work with their members to continually improve responsible business practices.

Scale to Thrive

This service will help you gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing your business and sector opportunities, helping you to create detailed Scaleup Growth Strategy and Growth Action Plan.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

Corporate Identity Theft

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

Events and networking groups in East Riding of Yorkshire

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Hull (Kingston Upon Hull)

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

What do you need to contribute for Automatic Enrolment into Pensions?

Information for employers about what they need to contribute under Automatic Enrolment.

University of Exeter - Employment Team

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

Co Operatives UK

Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.

Smart and Inclusive Leadership Programme (SAIL)

A leadership and management programme for employees in supervisory and management positions, recent graduates and aspiring future leaders.

Caerphilly County Borough Council - Employment Support

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

Finance for Enterprise

Finance for Enterprise provides loan funding and advice across Yorkshire and The Humber, Lincolnshire and East Midlands.

Business Resilience Grant: Renfrewshire

50% match-funded grant from £1,000 up to £10,000

Events and networking groups in North Lincolnshire

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Jobcentre Plus - Employers Services

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

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

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

Malvern Hills Tourism Grant Scheme

Grant funding to help support the tourism industry in Malvern Hills.

Skills Launchpad

Online portal offering information about skills and training across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.

Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disabled Entrepreneurs assists people with disabilities to move into self-employment.

National Lottery Community Funds

A range of funds for organisations providing services in their communities

Capita Procurement Portal

View tender opportunities across the UK.

Automatic Enrolment (Workplace Pensions)

Information and guides for employers about work related pensions and automatic enrolment.

NAS - National Apprenticeship Service

NAS supports the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships in England.

Skills Bootcamps

Free courses for individuals across a range of skills.

Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards

The Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards represents, promotes and supports the 15 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) across the UK.

Multiply

Government funded courses to help adults improve their numeracy skills.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

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

TUPE - Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)

Understand what you need to do to protect your employees when a business changes ownership.

Employment Status for Tax tool

Are you looking for support with your or someone's employment status?

Airedale Enterprise Services (AES)

Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) offer a variety of services that help businesses in the Yorkshire, Humber and East Lancashire regions.

Business Enterprise Fund

A non-profit social enterprise that provides loans to businesses where other lenders may not have been able to assist.

Co-operative & Community Finance

RTI - Real Time Information

Guidance for employers on reporting PAYE information to HMRC.

Working Skills for Adults 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

Working Skills for Adults 2 - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

Umbrella Companies

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

Premises in Warrington

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

Partnership Tax Returns

Information and support on doing tax returns as a partnership.

VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Information on VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Freeports

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

Apprenticeships.Scot

Support with apprenticeships from Skills Development Scotland.

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.

National Lottery Heritage Funds

Funding for heritage projects.

The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002

Understand what information needs to be displayed to customers on your website.

TV Licensing for Hospitality

Information and regulations regarding TV licensing for hospitality venues.

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,

BGF

BGF can provide the know-how, connections and capital you need to grow your business.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Bradford

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Calderdale

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in North Yorkshire

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