Helpful organisations that can provide advice and support for your business:
Allia Future Business Centre: For information on programmes to support new business to start-up and grow.
Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough: BIPC provides access to free resources, training and events, both online and in-person, to help you imagine, start or develop your business. Whether you are just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, BIPC is here to guide you.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce: Offers business advice, information, networking events and international trade services to members across Cambridgeshire.
Ely Cathedral Business Group: Be part of this unique fusion between Ely Cathedral and the Cambridgeshire business community. Identify common issues, be part of the debate, share experiences, help your business by helping others. Get to know fellow businesses, promote a greater sense of cooperation and community. Work together to solve the problems with are affecting business and society.
e-space: Provides discounted office space in Littleport and Ely.
Federation of Small Businesses: Working for yourself does not mean you have it go it alone. With the Federation of Small Businesses by your side, you will have the support and protection you need to run and grow your business. From legal advice to local networking, discover how FSB membership can help your business thrive.
GOV.UK: Search GOV.UK for a broad range of information and advice, including start-up support, recruitment, licensing and business rates.
Jobcentre Plus: If you are currently claiming Universal Credit and would like to set up your own business, Jobcentre Plus Work Coaches can provide advice and support to help you start a business. You can also advertise jobs here.
Judge Business School Entrepreneurship Centre: Based at the University of Cambridge, it offers a range of interesting resources for entrepreneurs to help you start your business successfully.
The British Franchise Association (BFA): Provides advice and training if you are thinking of joining a franchise.
The Plunkett Foundation: Offers advice and support to anyone thinking about setting up a community business.
The Prince's Trust: Works with 18 to 30-year-olds, helping to turn big ideas into a business reality through their enterprise programme. You could benefit from training and mentoring support, funding and resources.
UnLtd: Finds, funds and supports social entrepreneurs, helping social enterprises start-up and grow.
X-Forces Enterprise: Service-leavers, veterans, military spouses, reservists and cadets (18+) who would like to start-up a business can contact them for advice and support.