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Zone 2
UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
For creativity and innovation
How safe are your ideas?
The UK Intellectual Property Office is an executive agency of the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). We are responsible for the maintenance of the Intellectual Property (IP) framework in the UK and can advise you on how to protect your ideas by using Patents, Designs, Trade marks and Copyright.
Tel: 08459 500 505
www.ipo.gov.uk
enquiries@ipo.gov.uk
ACCESS TO FINANCE
High Street Banks – Barclays Bank
“Let’s talk Business”
Find out what you need to know to turn your business dreams into reality. Talk to a Local Business Manager to help make your business a success. We understand the local trading environment and the specific challenges you face and are always around to help.
Contact: Linda Barrett
Tel: 0800 515 462
www.barclays.co.uk/business
ACCESS TO FINANCE
High Street Banks - HSBC
At HSBC we take business personally. We understand that it's your life, your vision, your future. At HSBC we provide a personal service. We have a wealth of information to help you run your business.
Tel: 08455 858752
www.hsbc.co.uk/business
ACCESS TO FINANCE
High Street Banks – NatWest
At NatWest, we believe the closer the relationship between Business Managers and the businesses they look after, the better the service. That's why we have more Business Managers in our local branches than ever before. What's more, we have been voted 'Best Business Banking Provider' three times by 'Your Money' Magazine!
Contact: Terry Coates
Tel: 07795 602524
Terry.coates@natwest.com
www.natwest.com
ACCESS TO FINANCE
Connect Yorkshire
Connect Yorkshire is the fast track to growth for technology companies. We nurture new enterprise by matching innovative young companies with investors looking for growth. Technology or knowledge based companies can access our free expertise and understand how to raise funding whether venture capital, business angel, bank, grant or loan. We hold investment raising events and run Investor Readiness Programmes which groom entrepreneurs for success.
Contact: Nick Butler
Tel: 0113 384 5640
info@connectyorkshire.org
www.connectyorkshire.org
ACCESS TO FINANCE
YABA
Have you got a good business idea? Do you need finance? Have you thought of approaching private investors? Business Angels provide an alternative source of finance and expertise in all stages of business including start up, early stage, growth and turnaround. Interested? Take a look at our website and then contact us.
www.yaba.org.uk
ACCESS TO FINANCE
Partnership Investment Finance
Partnership Investment Finance is the £37m fund aimed at supporting small and medium sized businesses and social enterprises in eligible areas of Yorkshire and the Humber. It helps bridge the funding gap that often holds back fast growing businesses.
Tel: 01924 237850
www.partnershipif.co.uk
THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Good ideas wanted
start-up in business with The Prince’s Trust
If you're aged 18-30, got an idea for a business but can't raise all the funding you need from anywhere else, the Prince's Trust could help you get up and running with financial and mentor support. Information sessions and individual appointments to discuss your idea are available locally.
Tel: 0800 842 842
www.princes-trust.org.uk
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS
VAT, Tax, NI and International Trade made easy
If you have recently started in business or are thinking of becoming self employed, our trained advisers can help you to understand your tax responsibilities. We can provide a wide range of education including Record Keeping, Self Assessment, National Insurance Contributions, Paying Your Employees, Value Added Tax and International Trade.
New Employers 0845 60 70 143
Newly Self Employed 0845 91 54 515
VAT & International Trade 0845 01 09 000
www.hmrc.gov.uk
COMPANY SERVICES
Company formations & company compliance
Company registration agents offering fast and friendly company incorporations. Free advice available on company structures, duties of directors and company secretary, company name availability, domain name registration, website set ups and trademarks. Ongoing company secretarial support and compliance for the new company is also available.
Contact: Michelle Render or Nicola Smith
Tel: 0113 242 0222
formations@yorkplace.com
www.yorkplace.co.uk
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BROKERS
Yorkshire's leading financially independent insurance broker
Henderson Insurance Brokers is the leading financially independent broker in Yorkshire employing over 200 people, from nine offices.
A mark of our success is that most of our growth has been organic from start up locations throughout the UK, evidencing that winning clients with the best deals available and then providing first class client service are our core strengths.
Contact: Steve Lawrence
Tel: 0113 393 6300
steve.lawrence@hibl.co.uk
BUSINESS LINK
Don’t start business without us
Business Link understands how important it is to get all the help you can when starting a business. We assist businesses to develop and achieve their potential by offering a comprehensive range of workshops and seminars. You can access advice over the telephone, via the website or request an appointment with a business adviser.
Tel: 08456 048 048
info@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE IN THE HUMBER
Empowering female entrepreneurs across the Humber
We provide a free programme of business advice and support for women looking to enter self employment or those in business for less than 36 months. Members benefit from informal and relaxed one to one meetings, workshops, networking and mentoring opportunities. For more information about our group or to register your interest in joining the programme, please feel free to contact us using the details provided below.
Contact: Maureen Foers
Tel: 0800 161 3505
www.women-entrepreneurs.co.uk
mf@durban-online.co.uk
LOCAL SOLICITORS
The complete professional service
Graham & Rosen are local lawyers based in Hull and Cottingham. We specialise in friendly, clear and straightforward advice on all aspects of commercial law, including company formations, leases, contracts and employment law. We offer a free legal health check and a free guide for new businesses: Ten Tips to Stay Legal.
Contact: Alex Green
Tel: 01482 323123
www.graham-rosen.co.uk
law@graham-rosen.co.uk
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Because of us, people can do business with confidence
Committed to the highest standards of quality and integrity, members of the Institute provide a wide range of services to help businesses and to advise individuals and families on all financial aspects; including – setting up in business, complying with financial legislation, accounting and record keeping, planning, raising finance, taxation and general financial management.
Contact: Graham Haldenby
Tel: 01482 655153
humbersidesca@icaew.com
www.icaew.com
Zone 3
BUSINESS AND PATENT INFORMATION SERVICES
Information to get you started
Get access to a wide range of company, product and market research databases.
Discover how to protect your inventions, designs and even your name. Our expert staff can guide you to the resources you need.
Contact: Stef Stephenson
Tel: 0113 247 8266
piu@leeds.gov.uk
www.businessandpatents.org
GET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
See how much more efficient your business would be with effective IT
You would be amazed at how much more efficient your business would be by getting online. Most of your customers and competitors are likely to be using IT so make sure that you stay ahead by visiting the 'get your business online' area in Zone 3.
Tel: 08456 048 048
info@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
Zone 4
THE RED TAPE TEAM
Provide free advice, support and guidance on business legislation
Contact the team to receive:
● Free business regulation factsheets
● Free regular newsletters
● Free information on local business support
● Free advice on business scams
● Free red tape help and advice
Tel: 0845 050 0080
www.red-tape.org
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING
Great marketing, great business
No matter what business you are thinking about starting it will need marketing so visit our stand for free advice from local marketers and get great hints and tips on low cost marketing techniques in our presentations.
Contact: Diane Earles
Tel: 07813 669305
dianeearles@cim.co.uk
www.cim.co.uk
JOBCENTRE PLUS
Right people. Right job.
What we offer is unique: access to a vast, diverse labour pool nationwide through the UK’s largest vacancy listing website, supported by deep local knowledge and a broad range of services. All of these are available absolutely free of charge. This means we can act both as the first port of call for employers, and the perfect complementary channel to enhance your existing approach to recruitment.
Tel: 0845 601 2001
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/employers
WEB SOLUTIONS
…your virtual web team
People have come to expect businesses of any type or size to have a web presence and Freestyle Web Solutions will help you achieve this and more. Our core advice at the show will cover; the benefits of websites, the process of setting up a website and what is involved, the associated costs, how you can manage your website content and explanation of industry jargon.
Contact: Simon Edwards
Tel: 0845 634 1898
www.freestylewebsolutions.co.uk
info@freestylewebsolutions.co.uk
TRAIN TO GAIN
Get the training you need to succeed
Train to Gain is a government funded initiative designed to enable companies to get the training they need thus improving productivity, motivation and competitiveness.
Bradford College has been selected to deliver this initiative and we can enable your employees to gain their first fully funded (free) NVQ Level 2/3. Other qualifications such as Apprenticeships, literacy and numeracy are also available.
Contact: Helen Kelly Ali
Tel: 01274 433102
business-support@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk & www.traintogain.gov.uk
FORWARD LADIES
Inspiring women in professional life
Forward Ladies is a very informal, unstuffy organisation where you can meet with like minded business women in pleasant surroundings. So if you are in business, thinking of starting a business, in employment or returning to the workplace then Forward Ladies is for you.
Contact: Cheryl Sweeting
Tel: 0113 366 3054
cheryl.sweeting@forwardladies.com
www.forwardladies.com
ENTERPRISE EUROPE YORKSHIRE
Helping your business with European rules and regulations
Enterprise Europe Yorkshire is here to help local firms get to grips with rules coming from Brussels and make the most of the business and innovation opportunities arising from being part of Europe’s single market. We have a range of information and support services on offer.
Contact: Jenny Lawson
Tel: 01274 434262
www.ee-yorkshire.com
eic@bradford.gov.uk
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Acorn Fund, Managed Workspace Centres, Property
Hull Business Development is a dedicated team offering assistance to businesses throughout the City. We can advise on sources of local and regional financial assistance, help with commercial property searches and managed workspace availability. The team also links with other local support providers, ensuring you receive the maximum business support available in Hull.
Contact: Hull Business Development
Tel: 01482 300300
business.support@hullcc.gov.uk
www.hullcc.gov.uk
HULL AREA BUSINESS ADVICE CENTRE
Helping your business in the RIGHT direction
HABAC is a DTI Registered non-profit making Enterprise Agency, providing FREE business support and advice for nearly 25 years. Business Advisors are all experienced & professionally qualified, SFEDI Approved and MIBC members.
• General advice on all aspects of running a business
• Training in business skills
• Funding and grant advice
• Assistance with business plans
Tel: 01482 607100
www.habac.co.uk
help@habac.co.uk
THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL
Our knowledge is your business
Whether your business is just an idea or already well established, the University of Hull provides a range of support services to help you become more competitive and profitable, including: product development, marketing, logistics, technology, science and the arts, all backed by access to specialist equipment and business development funding.
Contact: Angela or Jaime
Tel: 01482 466466
www.hull.ac.uk/enterprise
enterprise@hull.ac.uk
FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES
Whatever your business the FSB will work for you
The Federation of Small Businesses is the largest business representative organisation in Europe, with over 210,000 members (16,500 in Yorkshire). It exists to promote and protect the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. The FSB campaigns on behalf of small business interests at local, national and European government levels and offers its members an unbeatable combination of commercial service benefits.
Tel: 0114 240 0908
Tony.Cherry@fsb.org.uk
www.fsb.org.uk
HULL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FUND LTD (CDFI)
Providing financial support for capital projects
Hull Business Development Fund is an Enterprise Fund whose income is wholly provided by Hull City Council. It is a Community Development Finance Institution whose role is to help stimulate the local economy by providing support to start ups and new businesses who are unable to access funds from traditional sources.
Contact: 01482 324976
p.sykes@hullbdf.com
www.hullbdf.com |
