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: Arti Mehan
Tel: 0845 6052345
www.barclays.co.uk/business

ACCESS TO FINANCE
High Street Banks - Lloyds TSB
Don't just dream. Come and talk to us about your business. We can help make your idea come to life.
Contact: Andrew Taylforth 
Tel: 0113 2420731 
andrew.taylforth@bb.lloydstsb.co.uk

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.
www.hsbc.co.uk/business
Tel: 08455 858015.

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

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

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 0109000
www.hmrc.gov.uk

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FUND
Providing new and young business with finance and support when they need it most
Need Money for Your Business? The Business Enterprise Fund provides funds for start ups and established businesses in West and North Yorkshire even with adverse credit or refusals from banks.  Loans of up to £30,000 are available on flexible repayment terms. Come and talk us, if we can help we will.
Contact: Ray Walker    
Tel: 01274 206661
ray.walker@befund.org 
www.befund.org

ATL (YORKSHIRE) LTD
The voice of asian business
ATL Connecting Enterprise & Diversity
ATL is committed to representing, promoting and delivering services to a diverse, innovative and dynamic Enterprise in Yorkshire and Humber.
ATL provides Information, Advice and Guidance services to diverse enterprise communities, including African Caribbean, South Asian and other Minorities, Women in Business, the over 50’s, individuals with Disabilities, Community, Voluntary and Faith-based groups.
Contact: Fizzah Akhtar
Tel: 0800 587 5874
info@atlenterprise.co.uk
www.atlenterprise.co.uk

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 2478266
www.businessandpatents.orgpiu@leeds.gov.uk

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

E-SKILLS UK
Campaigning to make the UK world class in technology skills
e-skills UK, working with over 200 small businesses and leading industry experts, has developed the ICT Yorkshire Business IT Guide’ (http://www.businessitguide.com). The Guide can help smaller businesses exploit ICT to improve efficiency and productivity.
The Guide is free to companies based in the Yorkshire & Humber region.
Contact: Andy Tabberer
Tel: 020 7963 8920
info@businessitguide.com
www.businessitguide.com

THE INFORMATION CENTRE
Information resources to support your business
As well as online resources, reference books, newspapers and journals, the Information Centre has comprehensive information collections and includes the following:
● Business and enterprise information to support individuals and companies
● European information
● Statistics
● Law and rights
● Jobs and careers
● Education and learning
● Government information
Tel: 0113 2478282
businessandresearch@leedslearning.net
www.leeds.gov.uk/24hourlibrary

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 6341898
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
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 3663054 
www.forwardladies.com
cheryl.sweeting@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

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 210,000 members (15,00 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.
www.fsb.org.uk
Tel: 01977 690032.

LOCAL SOLICITORS
The Business Law Specialists
Blacks Solicitors is a Leeds based firm of solicitors specialising in commercial work.  Acting primarily for individuals and owner managed businesses, we aim to provide a high level of professional service at realistic prices.  We excel in providing sensible advice that takes into consideration both legal and commercial factor.
Contact: Christopher Allen
Tel: 0113 2070000
CAllen@lawblacks.com
info@lawblacks.com

LEEDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
In business for Leeds
Started your business?  The next step is to contact Leeds Chamber. We will assist you with any business related issue, helping you access finance, new customers, training and development, information on statutory and legal requirements and business opportunities. Join us and watch your business grow.
Contact: 0113 247 0000
www.leedschamber.co.uk
info@leedschamber.co.uk