Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

Webinars and guidance - selling to government and the public sector

Resources for businesses looking to tender for public sector or government contracts.

Support for small businesses – BT

BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

The initiative offers Black entrepreneurs support in growing their businesses through access to business education and coaching.

Freeports

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

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

CIS is a scheme that allows contractors to deduct money from subcontractor's payments and pass it to HMRC.

Making Tax Digital

Information on HMRC's plans to move to a fully digital tax system.

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Changes to Company Law - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Legislation with a range of measures to reduce fraud in companies and partnerships registered at Companies House

Companies House Events

Events from Companies House.

Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

Export Bootcamp to learn the essentials of international trade in bite-size webinars.

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

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

Future of British Manufacturing Initiative (FoBM)

Support for UKI design and manufacturing SMEs looking to accelerate their digital transformation journey.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

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

A trade association and forum for the UK motor industry.

Association of Business Mentors

Professional association that promotes and improves professional business mentoring standards.

Events and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Waveney)

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton)

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Rutland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

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

Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

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

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.

Royal Bank of Scotland - Business Builder

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

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.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)

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

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.

Association of Play Industries

Support for businesses in the indoor/outdoor play equipment sector.

British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium is the Trade Association for retailers in the UK.

Co Operatives UK

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

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.

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.

Open To Export

Open to Export is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to helping UK companies grow through export.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

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

BT Skills For Tomorrow

Support from BT to assist businesses in enhancing their digital skills

Facebook for business

Are you looking to create more of an impact with your business on Facebook?

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

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

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.

IPO - Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.

IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

Events Calendar

Events hosted by the Intellectual Property Office

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

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

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers impartial advice for business, communities and households on how to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel bills and much more.

Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme

The Prince's Trust gives practical and financial support to young people who need help to develop skills, confidence and motivation.

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

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

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

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

British Chambers of Commerce

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

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

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

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

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

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) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

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.

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.

BridgeAI - Innovate UK

Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.

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.

Digital Boost

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

Google Digital Garage

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

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

UnLtd - Growing your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) - How to register

Information and guidance on how to register with CIS

UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is an opportunity to join thousands of other businesses tackling climate change.

BFA - British Franchise Association

British Franchise Association (BFA) is the original and largest not-for-profit trade association for franchising in the UK.

CICM - Chartered Institute of Credit Management

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) is the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit management community.

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

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

NatWest Accelerator

The Entrepreneur Accelerator programme offers a range of support for start-up businesses.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

Carbon Trust

Carbon Trust supports businesses, governments and organisations around the world in planning for a sustainable, low carbon future.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

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