Free Business Advice for Small Businesses
Managing safety is a major part of running a successful business; safety recommendations being the focus of FISA. Over the Christmas break, as many members were home tackling their paperwork, queries received included those who were looking for other business advice (including those who are self-employed and /or who wanting to start a business). From these some contacts/links which may be of help to you for business advice (mush of these are free) can be found at the following web addresses.
HMRC
All the information you need to set up and manage your business finances, including corporation tax and import/export fees.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
The Princes Trust
Work with 18-30 year olds to who want to start a business, through online resources or through a short course online or in a local centre
The Prince's Trust | Start Something (princes-trust.org.uk)
Mentorsme
An online gateway for businesses to seek out appropriate mentors. As well as mentoring, they host events and have their own compilation of small business resources.
http://www.mentorsme.co.uk/
Business Gateway
Provides practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland.
Business Gateway | Business Gateway (bgateway.com)
Government business support helplines:
You can find advice on writing a business plan, financial advice and support, and links to the various schemes the government runs.
https://www.gov.uk/
LEP Growth Hubs (England)
This network of 38 Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.
LEP Growth Hubs | The LEP Network
Find Business Support (Scotland)
Created at the request of the Scottish Government to help Scottish businesses find the right information, advice and support, when they need it.
Find business support in Scotland - Find Business Support
NiBusinessInfo (Northern Ireland)
A free service offered by Invest Northern Ireland
nibusinessinfo.co.uk | Practical advice for Northern Ireland Business
Business Wales
Information advice and guidance you need to support with business start up and growth.
https://businesswales.gov.wales/