If you’re just starting a business, knowing where to access the right information can be hard.
There are several online sources of support and information that can help you make the right start to your new enterprise.
Enterprise Nation
The mission of Enterprise Nation is to create an inspirational environment to help business owners and would-be entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It offers expert advice, peer support and provides a campaigning voice to help small businesses in the UK flourish.
It also organises a whole host of events from webinars to workshops for members on diverse subject from finance to marketing,
4Networking (4N)
Informal, fun and friendly local and national networking group. Meetings involve each member doing a 40 second pitch and 3 10 minute one to one appointments.
The Forum of Private Business (FPB)
Provides business support and protection to small and medium sized businesses across the UK. It offers free breakfast networking events to members, where they can meet other small business owners as well as getting practical business advice from expert speakers.
The Confederation of British Industry
A lobbying organisation for UK businesses on national and international issues. The group runs conferences, events and meetings for its members on both regional and national levels.
The Institute of Directors (IoD)
Europe’s largest membership organisation for business leaders. One-day conferences and free seminars are on offer to members which provide great networking opportunities while bringing key industry information up-to-date.
The British Council
The UK’s international cultural relations body, it provides businesses with introductions to high-quality professionals in key industry sectors from international markets.
Business Networking International (BNI)
The largest business network in the world, where members can share ideas and contacts.
NRG Business Networks
Organises facilitated business networking events for its members, who are mainly independent professionals that are either self-employed or working for small or medium sized businesses.
The Business Network
Offers monthly lunchtime events to senior decision-makers where they can develop a support network of business contacts.
Shropshire Tourism
Free advice and guidance to anyone interested in setting up or running a tourism business.
Nurturing Business
Are you self-employed, working from home? Enjoy online weekly coworking, support, accountability, and expertise, to nurture yourself and your business.