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
Scheme type: National
UK Export Financeย ย
The UKโs 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 youโre looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, weโre delivering greater volume and choice of finance.
Trade Team at DBTย
DBT supports businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities 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.
Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative Recycled Fundย ย
The recycled AMSCI (Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative) is a fund for businesses seeking investment to increase their growth potential and support job creation. Supporting the growth of the advanced manufacturing sector by providing loan investment to help address market failures and increase business capabilities and competitiveness.
Kick Off in Business
Kick Off Business empowers people to launch businesses and have been doing this for over 10 years. KOB helps the start-up community who wish to set up a conventional business in an emerging or traditional market by offering fully funded, short online courses. The courses are uncomplicated with useful information and guidance for anyone who is in the process of setting up a business or simply just exploring the idea.