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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Business Lincolnshire - Starting in Business Programme

A two-day workshops led by an experienced business trainer who will guide you through the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

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

Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme

Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.

Newcastle East High Streets Grants

Grant funding for projects focussed on empty properties in the East of Newcastle City

Business Start-Up Grant Scheme – Aberdeenshire Council

A fund has been made available to start up businesses in Aberdeenshire.

The Business Prosperity Grant - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

This funds capital projects for small businesses throughout the borough, including the urban areas of Hinckley and Burbage.

Self Assessment - More than one business

Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

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.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited - (SMMT)

A trade association and forum for the UK motor industry.

UK Trade Mark classes

Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the health, care and medical sectors.

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.

Trade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland

If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.

Trade and Invest Wales

A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Are you in the aromatherapy industry and seeking guidance with your business?

Trade Associations - Transport

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

Barclays Green Trade Loans

Debt finance from Barclays for sustainable purposes.

Trade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services

Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Report a Trade Barrier

A way to report and look for resolutions to new trade barriers or an issue with an existing trade barrier.

Trade Associations - Marketing

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

Applying For An Export Or Trade Licence Guidance

How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.

Trade Advisory Service - Invest NI

Providing NI companies with access to in-market consultants who undertake a range of bespoke projects to help companies investigate and develop export markets.

International Trade Support for Business – Preston

Business support funded by Preston City Council UK Strategic Prosperity Fund to help new exporters and existing exporters boost their International Trade.

Empowering SMEs in International Trade Support Programme

Are you a novice or experienced importer or exporter looking for strategic and operational support to help grow your global trade?

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

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

Trade Fair, Training or Accreditation Grant - Argyll and Bute

The aim of the grant is to support business growth, by assisting with the cost of exhibiting at a UK or international Trade Fair, undertaking training, or gaining an industry accreditation.

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.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

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

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Find a Buyer Profile

A online platform allowing you to showcase your business to international buyers.

Cornwall Trade and Investment (Cornwall Trade and Development)

Support and guidance are available for businesses looking to set up or relocate to the area.

Trade Associations - Legal

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

Trade Associations - Management

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

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

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

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Events Portal

Events calendar of events updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions.

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.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Aid Funded Business

Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - UK Defence and Security Exports

UK Defence and Security Exports helps UK businesses in the Defence and Security sector to export their products and services internationally.

Build a business in GM Libraries

Build A Business is aimed at small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business.

Samuel Wilson Loan Trust

Loan finance available to people aged between 18 and 39 years old. for establishing and developing new businesses, and who are "in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial

Create Growth Programmes

High-growth SME businesses in creative sector industries can access between £10,000 - £30,000 for innovation projects that will lead to growth and help them reach their full potential.  

Repurposing our High Streets Grant scheme

The Repurposing our High Streets grant scheme is aimed at supporting businesses and organisations to take on empty premises in Crewe Town Centre.

Advance Valuation Ruling

High Peak Borough Council UKSPF Grants

Grant provided by High Peak Council to business in the area. These are funded by the Governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund,

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

Cardiff Growth Fund

The (Shared Prosperity Fund) SPF Cardiff Growth Fund will support businesses to relaunch, develop and grow.

TaxAid

Are you looking for support with a personal tax issue?

Go Growth Programme

A programme of support for businesses looking to grow who are based in Kingston.

Bassetlaw Shop Front Grant - Retford and Worksop

Grant scheme that provides funding for existing and new businesses with viable business growth plans that will result in new jobs, enhance the visual appeal and boost foot traffic in town centers.

Key Fund

Key Fund is a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to supporting new enterprises, creating new jobs, and reinvigorating communities offering social investment to Yorkshire & The Midlands.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Certificate of Free Sale - Food and drink

Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export

Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

Sport England - Small Grants

Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.

North East Business Resilience Centre

Are you looking for support with keeping your business cyber secure?

EIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.

Arrow

Are you looking for support to develop a new, innovative service, product or process?

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

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.

Returns and refunds for goods bought online/off premises

Information and guidance on returns and refunds for online purchases, including cancellation rights.

Events and networking groups in Darlington

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Durham

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Hartlepool

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Northumberland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Middlesbrough

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Redcar and Cleveland

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Stockton on Tees

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.

New business marketing grant - Invercylde Council

This discretionary fund can provide a marketing grant to businesses that are starting to trade in the area.

New business start-up grant - Inverclyde Council

This discretionary fund can provide a grant to businesses that are starting to trade in the area.

Inverclyde Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

New Business Start Up Grant - Orkney Islands Council

The aim of the Business Start up Grant is to increase the survival rates of new businesses.

Eden Tourism

Support, advice, and information for tourism businesses.

Business Marketing Grant - Inverclyde Council

This discretionary fund can provide a marketing grant to businesses that are trading in the area.
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