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BUSINESS LAUNCHPAD
Transforming young lives through
enterprise. Business Launchpad provides
free business counselling and workshops
to young entrepreneurs aged 16-30
across London.
t 020 8516 7700
*BIG ISSUE INVEST
The social investment arm of The Big
Issue, which backs sustainable social
enterprises, charities and ventures.
BRIGHT IDEAS TRUST
Provides funding and mentoring to
help young, disadvantaged people
aged 16–30 start their own businesses.
t 020 7021 0180
*BETTER BUSINESS FINANCE
A search engine that provides UK
businesses with free, quick and easy
access to a directory of finance
providers, including: Business Angels;
Regional Funds and Government
Schemes; and Banks across Britain.
BUSINESS IS GREAT
Support, advice and inspiration for
growing your business
t 0300 456 3565
CAPITAL ALLOWANCES
Information on capital allowances that
could provide possible tax relief for
capital expenditure within your business.
* FINANCE PROVIDERS
*ENTERPRISE FOR LONDON
A business support organisation for start
-ups and established entrepreneurs, which
provides free one-to-one advice, training,
access to finance and ongoing support.
t 020 7101 0696
ENTERPRISE NATION
Aims to create an inspirational
environment for business owners and
would-be entrepreneurs. The membership
organisation offers networking events,
start-up classes, workshops and
face-to-face expert advice.
t 01743 272555
*FREDRICKS
Fredericks is a responsible finance provider
that provides loans to people who want to
set up a new business/ maintain or expand
an existing business. Open to anyone
who has a viable business proposition,
but cannot obtain mainstream finance.
t 01276 472 722
HMRC
HMRC runs free webinars on setting up
your tax return correctly before you
start, as well as getting your tax papers
in order when taking on an employee for
the first time.
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS ENGLAND AND
WALES (ICAEW) BUSINESS
ADVICE SERVICE (BAS)
The ICAEW Business Advice Service
is an easy way to access specialist
guidance and reassurance from a local
ICAEW firm on how to plan, start,
manage or grow your business.
There is no charge for the first session –
just practical thinking to help your
business succeed.
t 020 7920 3561
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
The official government body
responsible for intellectual property
(IP), it provides advice on rights,
including patents, designs, trademarks
and copyright.
MENTORS ME
Britain’s first online gateway for
businesses looking for mentoring help.
*NATWEST
NatWest’s support for entrepreneurs
goes beyond just finance. They can
connect you with the right people,
with the right knowledge, to boost
your business and help it grow.
Take your business to the next level
with their Business Growth Enablers.
Contact Bob Widdrington, Business
Growth Enabler on
t 07901 110960
THE NATIONWIDE CATERERS
ASSOCIATION (NCASS)
The UK’s leading association for
independent catering businesses,
mobile caterers and street food traders.
t 0121 603 2524