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BUSINESS SUPPORT
British Library Business and IP
(Intellectual Property) Centre
The British Library Business and IP Centre
can help businesses with business
planning, market research, protecting
intellectual property and networking.
020 7412 7901
@BIPC
Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust advises businesses on
how to increase profits by cutting carbon
emissions, save energy and commercialise
low carbon technologies.
020 7170 7000
@thecarbontrust
Centre for Engineering and
Manufacturing Excellence (CEME)
CEME is a research, business support,
skills and education campus with a focus on
supporting the engineering, manufacturing
and technology sectors. CEME offers
tailored help with business planning,
funding, training, mentoring andmore.
020 8596 5400
@CEME_London
Department for Business, Energy
and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
BEIS is the government department
responsible for developing and delivering
a comprehensive industrial strategy and
leading the government’s relationship with
business. The website is a useful source of
information on business regulations and
government policies.
020 7215 5000
@beisgovuk
Enterprise Nation
Enterprise Nation is a small business
community and a campaigning voice for
small business. It offers a wide range of
support, online tools, news and events.
Members can also get weekly online
masterclasses, discounted event tickets
and free 30 minute consultations with
experts in a variety of fields.
020 7257 9525
@e_nation
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
The FSB represents the small business
community throughout the UK. Members
get a package of services including advice,
financial products and support. These
cover a wide range of benefits such as
tax, legal and HR, local network groups,
business banking and mentoring.
0808 2020 888
@FSBLondon
FWD Training & Consultancy
FWD is an award-winning apprenticeship
provider for the financial services sector,
including insurance, financial planning,
mortgages, investments, banking andmore.
FWD also offer recruitment support and
bespoke training to employers of all sizes.
020 3322 8683
@FWDtweets
Gov.uk
The government provides resources
online for businesses, including guidance
on regulations, tax, employee benefits,
business planning, information on funding
sources and much more.
@govuk
Greater London Enterprise (GLE)
GLE offers a range of expertise and
support to encourage enterprise and
generate businesses growth. It provides
access to small business loans, advice on
business premises, IT services and more.
020 7403 0300
@GLE
Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales (ICAEW) Business
Advice Service
The ICAEW’s Business Advice Service
(BAS) provides a variety of professional
support to SMEs and start-ups, including
one-to-one advice, business guides,
articles and events. Businesses can receive
a free initial consultation with an ICAEW
Chartered Accountant and access a variety
of practical help online.
020 7920 3561
@ICAEW_BAS
The Learning Centre Bexley
Bexley’s adult education college offers a
range of courses to help employees learn
new skills and job seekers to get intowork.
Industry recognised qualifications and
short introductory courses are available on
sites in Bexleyheath, Erith and Sidcup. The
college also co-ordinates traineeships for
local businesses, helping young people aged
16-24 to gain valuable work experience.
020 3045 5176
@TLCBexley