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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: Denise Turner
Tel: 0800 515 462
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: Nick Blake
nick.blake@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 849464
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
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
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
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 9 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 1st Class client service are our core strengths.
Contact: Steve Lawrence
Tel: 0113 3936300
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
LOCAL ACCOUNTANTS
Accountants, tax specialists and business advisors
Garbutt & Elliott are a leading firm of business advisors, chartered accountants and taxation specialists providing support and advice to people running their own business and we like to help our clients to succeed and grow.
Contact: Craig Manson
Tel: 01904 464100
Fax: 01904 464111
cmanson@garbutt-elliott.co.uk
SCIENCE CITY YORK
Promoting Innovation and Creativity
Science City York is a business support organisation that assists in the creation and growth of knowledge-based businesses. Our help is free and only limited by the potential of your idea. Talk to us if you are thinking of starting a business or need help with your current venture.
Tel: 01904 554433
www.sciencecityyork.org.uk
GROWING ROUTES
Helping rural people to start new businesses
Growing Routes helps farmers and others in the rural community to develop new and profitable enterprises. Help is given to develop business ideas leading to a well constructed business plan which can help access necessary finance including grants. New businesses can get additional mentor support and appropriate business management training.
Contact: George Hamilton
Tel: 01423 546200
ask@growingroutes.co.uk
www.growingroutes.co.uk
LOCAL SOLICITORS
Harrowells Solicitors - We take a wider view
As a leading law firm in this area, we have considerable experience in helping locally based businesses establish and grow. We have a reputation for providing advice that is practical and commercial.
Tel: 01904 558600
www.harrowells.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.org
piu@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
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
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serving the diverse needs of business
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is the membership organisation representing the interests of business and supporting the competitiveness and growth of the local economy. Y&NYCC exists to provide a focal point for business through lobbying and representation, business support, commercial services and events. Membership continues to grow strongly and reflects the varied nature of the sub-region’s economy.
Tel: 01904 629513
Fax: 01904 686021
info@ynycc.com
www.ynycc.com
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Connecting with Business
The Research and Enterprise Office at York St John University is the first point of contact to find out how we can help and support your business. We offer the following services; Consultancy, Mentoring and Coaching, Continuing Professional Development Programmes, Business Start Up Courses, Business Development Support, Training, Conference Facilities and Networking Opportunities.
Contact: 01904 876679
reo@yorksj.ac.uk
THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK
A Centre for Enterprise and Innovation
For those seeking to develop enterprising skills the University offers access to advanced IT training, commercial and entrepreneurial skills and a community of knowledge based businesses. The University offers flexible training in setting up a business through its Centre for Life Long Learning in a programme which combines distance learning materials and taught courses.
Contact: Andrew Ferguson
arf4@york.ac.uk
www.york.ac.uk/enterprise
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING STANDARDS
Trading Standards and Regulatory Services providing Business Advice
Contact: Claire Taylor
Tel: 01609 534 4868
Business.advice@northyorkshire.gov.uk
www.northyorks.gov.uk
YORK-ENGLAND.COM
Bringing business to North Yorkshire
york-england.com, the Inward Investment Board for York and North Yorkshire, assist and support organisations looking to relocate to the area.
Using our wealth of local knowledge we find the best opportunities available to match the individual needs of investors. From commercial property options to local advice this assistance is provided free of charge.
Contact: Camilla Mackereth
Tel: 01904 641118
www.york-england.com
its.all@york-england.com
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 (approx 3100 in North 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.
Contact: North Yorkshire Regional Office.
Tel: 01904 629 777
admin.northyorks@fsb.org.uk
www.fsb.org.uk
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Creating a better place
We are the Environment Agency. It's our job to look after your environment and make it a better place - for you, and for your future generations. Your environment is the air you breathe, the water you drink and the ground you walk on. Working with business, Government and society as a whole, we are making your environment cleaner and healthier.
Contact: Diana Orr
Tel: 01904 822521 |
