Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)

Information and guidance for companies considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

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

Virtual College UK

Virtual College UK have a catalogue of accredited and certified online training courses.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

UK Learning Station

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

Learning Curve Group

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

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

Google Digital Garage

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

Skills for life service

Find training and employment schemes for your business.

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.

Kaleidoscope Foundation

Kaleidoscope Foundation helps entrepreneurs with disabilities to realise their dream of running and growing their own business.

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

Microsoft Learn

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

Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire Disability offers support in breaking down barriers that deny disabled people their basic rights.

Digital Boost

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

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

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

Co Operatives UK

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

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive provides a range of information, resources and webinars for businesses.

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

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.

Mencap - Employment Services

Mencap assists people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy lives.

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

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.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

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

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

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

Better Business for All

Better Business for All helps you to find what you need to do to achieve or maintain compliance for your business.

LinkedIn Learning

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

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

Free network supporting people to work within the built environment sector.

Help to Grow Management

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

ACT Awareness eLearning

Counter Terrorism awareness product designed for all UK based companies and organisations.

The Association of Disabled Professionals

The ADP provides free confidential info and advice, so that disabled people, employers, and advisors can make informed decisions about impairment-related work issues.

Association of Business Mentors

Professional association that promotes and improves professional business mentoring standards.

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

A programme of resources and training to help employers support good mental health in their employees

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.

British Brands Group

British Brands Group is a membership organisation dedicated to championing brands in the UK.

British Damage Management Association

The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.

National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)

A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.

Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK's leading organisation led by, run by and working for Disabled people.

Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum is a not for profit membership organisation that aim to transform the life chances of disabled people, working through and with business to create a disability-smart world.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

Access to Work

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

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

West Suffolk Council

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

Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities - ACT App

A downloadable App to help businesses protect against security threats.

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

More information on Employee ownership.

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Contracts of employment when employing staff

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

Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

Employing staff from outside the UK

Details on employing staff from outside the UK.

TV Licensing for schools and colleges

Information and regulations for schools and colleges regarding TV licensing.

Pluss

Pluss are recognised as one of the leading national disability employment specialists in the UK.

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

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

Finding a Pension Scheme Through The Pensions Regulator

If you looking for a pension provider the pensions regulator offers a list of providers

Social Enterprise UK

Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)

CIArb is an international centre of excellence for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Advertising Standards Authority

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

BITC - Business in the Community

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

Premises in East Suffolk (formerly Waveney)

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

Events and networking groups in Rutland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.

Events and networking groups in West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton)

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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.

Shaw Trust

Support for disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work or start a business.

Help to Grow Management Essentials

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.

Investors In People

An accreditation to help businesses get the best from their people.

Go4Growth Programme

Support to access public sector procurement/tender opportunities

Events and networking groups in West Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.