Practical help for businesses

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ACID (Anti Copying in Design)

A membership trade organisation created to combat the threat of plagiarism in the design and creative industries.

UK-wide

Information resources

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Advantage Business Angels

Specialises in raising funds for early-stage business opportunities.

West Midlands

Business development advice

Funding and financial advice

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AME-UK

A non-profit organisation dedicated to acquiring and putting into practice knowledge on better approaches to manufacturing, with a focus on reducing costs and waste.

UK-wide

Business development advice

Product development

Networking and events

Training and professional development

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Aston Science Park

Provides business support to assist in the development and success of its tenants.

West Midlands

Business development advice

Networking and events

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BDI (British Design Innovation)

This not for profit membership organisation offers a directory for businesses looking to hire a designer.

UK-wide

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BIAD (Birmingham Institute of Art and Design)

Offers a range of specialist services to businesses in the West Midlands.

West Midlands

Networking and events

Training and professional development

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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

The British Chambers of Commerce aims to be a voice for the whole business community and to help businesses succeed.

UK-wide

Business development advice

Funding and financial advice

Information resources

Training and professional development

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British Library Business & IP Centre

The British Library Business & IP (intellectual property) Centre stocks information useful for budding innovators and entrepreneurs.

London

Legal advice

Information resources

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Business in Focus

Business support agency dedicated to developing small and medium-sized enterprises in the south east region of Wales.

Wales

Business development advice

Networking and events

Information resources

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Business Link

A direct route to the advice, information and resources needed to help a business succeed.

UK-wide

Business development advice

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Business Link East Midlands

The aim of Business Link East Midlands is to help businesses start, grow and prosper in the region.

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Business Link in London

Business Link London has been created to provide advice and support to the business community of London.

London

Business development advice

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Business Link in the East of England

Business Link in the East of England is a government-funded service designed to promote enterprise in the East.

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Business Link in the North East

A government-funded service designed to help businesses in the North East start up, survive and grow

North East

Business development advice

Business Link logo

Business Link in the South East

Business Link South East provides access to the information, advice and support needed to start a new business or maintain and grow an existing one in the South East.

South East

Business development advice

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