WRAP environmental business advice – UKย 

Confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses. The advice and support can help your business to increase profitability and reduce its impact on the environment.

Grant finder

A continuously updated database covering local, national, and international sources of funding, including grants, loans, and advisory schemes, listing of deadlines for applications and news alerts.ย 

Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC)ย 

An independent public body set up to tackle late payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector. The OSBC covers the whole of the UK – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The OSBC provide small businesses with a complaint investigation service to combat supply chain bullying.ย 

UK Export Financeย ย 

The UKโ€™s export credit agency supports exports for any size company and across all industries, from capital goods to services and intangibles like intellectual property. It seeks to ensure no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.ย 

British Business Bankย ย 

A government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.ย ย Whether youโ€™re looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, weโ€™re delivering greater volume and choice of finance.

Trade Team at DBTย 

DBT supports businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunites across the country. DBT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.

Intellectual Property Office (IPO)ย 

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

Mentorsme

Britain’s first online gateway for businesses looking for mentoring. Mentorsme is designed to help businesses find a mentor in a fast and easy way.

Tech Nationย 

Tech Nation is the leading growth platform for tech insights, connections, collaboration and talent, empowering ambitious founders and their teams with the access and knowledge they need from seed stage to success story.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Innovate UK Business Growth helps business to make step changes towards scale. It empowers innovation-driven businesses to grow at pace and achieve their industry- and society-transforming ambitions. They help businesses identify the most effective strategy to accelerate growth and maximise potential. There are a range of resources to deliver, from IP expertise to investor networks and international partnerships.