Independent, local business advice agencies providing a range of services to start up small businesses.
Check out some of the useful links and contacts below.
The British Library Business & IP Centre
The British Library Business & IP Centre in London launched in March 2006 and supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business.
Address: 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
T: 020 7412 7901
The British Library Business & IP Centre
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Giving you practical advice on the tax matters that will affect you: record-keeping, filling in and filing your tax return – and what to do if you take someone on. These services are all free of charge.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Shell LiveWIRE
Established in 1982, the Shell LiveWIRE programme offers free online business advice and start-up awards of £1,000 and £10,000 funding to young entrepreneurs in the UK
Address: Design Works, William Street, Felling, Gateshead, England, NE10 0JP
T: 0191 423 6229
Shell LiveWIRE
Go East
London-based, not-for-profit support agency for small businesses. Committed to helping anyone who wants to get started in business unlock their entrepreneurial talent.
Address: 88-94 Wentworth Street, London E1 7SA
T: 020 7377 8821
Go East
Companies House
Companies House offers a wide range of Services.
Companies House
Princes Trust
Giving practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation.
Princes Trust
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) was formed in 1974 and is the UK’s leading business organisation representing small and medium sized businesses.
T:0808 20 20 888
Federation of Small Businesses