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Help & Resources

  • GOV.UK – Business Finance and Support
    GOV.UK offers an official business support page with a wide range of resources, including funding, financial advice, and practical support tailored to UK businesses.
  • Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
    FSB is a leading organisation providing small businesses with advice, financial expertise, and a voice in government policy.
  • HMRC – Business Tax Information
    HMRC’s portal contains up-to-date information on taxes, including VAT, corporation tax, and self-assessment for small business owners.
  • British Business Bank
    A government-owned institution helping small and medium-sized businesses access the finance they need to grow, including loans, venture capital, and investment.
  • Startups.co.uk
    Startups.co.uk is a valuable online resource that provides step-by-step guides, insights, and advice for anyone wanting to start or grow a small business.
  • Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme
    This programme offers support for young people aged 18 to 30 who are interested in starting their own business, providing mentoring, funding, and business plan advice.
  • Business Debtline
    Business Debtline is a charity that provides free and confidential debt advice specifically for small business owners and self-employed individuals.
  • Small Business Commissioner
    This government office helps small businesses resolve disputes with larger businesses, particularly regarding late payments and unfair treatment.
  • ACAS – Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
    ACAS offers free and impartial advice on workplace rights, rules, and best practices, helping small businesses manage employment issues.
  • UK Business Forums
    A lively online community where small business owners can ask questions, share advice, and find support on a variety of topics from other entrepreneurs.
  • National Enterprise Network
    This organisation offers support and guidance to businesses through its network of local enterprise agencies, offering business advice, training, and access to funding.
  • Enterprise Nation
    A network that connects small business owners with expert advice, support, and events to help them start, grow, and succeed.
  • Invest Northern Ireland
    This organisation provides advice and support to businesses based in Northern Ireland, focusing on innovation, exports, and growth.
  • Scottish Enterprise
    A public body offering support to businesses in Scotland with access to grants, mentoring, and advice to help them grow and expand internationally.
  • Business Wales
    Offering support to Welsh businesses, this government service provides expert advice on starting, growing, and managing a business.
  • Innovate UK
    Innovate UK supports businesses across the UK that are focused on research and development, offering grants and partnerships to foster innovation.
  • Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)
    LEPs offer localised business support services across England, helping businesses with growth, access to funding, and support for specific sectors.
  • Nesta
    Nesta is an innovation foundation providing grants, support, and advice to businesses that are focused on technology, health, and social innovation.
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
    CIPD offers expert HR and employment advice to small businesses, with resources on managing staff, employment law, and workplace practices.