Starting your business

The following organisations can assist you in getting your business off the ground.

British Library Business & Intellectual Property centre

The British Library Business & IP Centre is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs. The Centre offers free access to a comprehensive collection of business and intellectual property information.
Visit: www.bl.uk/bipc

Business Link London

Business Link London provide the information, advice and support needed to start, maintain and grow a business in London. Services include sector specific advice, business training, incubation/business premises and access to finance.
Visit: www.bllondon.co.uk

East London Small Business Centre (ELSBC)

ELSBC offer advice and support to both start-up and existing businesses. Services include sector specific advice, business training, incubation/business premises and access to finance.
Visit: www.goeast.org

Fair Finance

Fair Finance is a socially responsible and ethical lending organisation in East London. They offer a range of financial services from money and debt advice, personal finance to business loans for entrepreneurs.
Visit: www.fairfinance.org.uk

HM Revenue & Customs – City of London Business Support Team (BST)

The City of London Business Support Team can help employers and businesses to understand and manage their Tax, National Insurance and VAT obligations.
Visit: www.hmrc.gov.uk

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