Local and national support
General Export Facility
General Export Facility (GEF) provides partial guarantees to banks to help UK exporters to gain access to trade finance facilities.UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service
UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.Insolvency Service
Information and general advice on personal and company insolvency.Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Business Support Service
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has a dedicated, professional business support service team. The team offer free initial consultations, fire safety advice and business support packs.Tools and resources
WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
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UMi users receive discount on Amplifi Solutions' R&D Tax Credit Service
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BUNDLE: A guide to grants
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Understanding the different types of business finance
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Inspiration
Port of Blyth completes £1m wind turbine training facility
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Pollen VC launches live lending facility to app and game makers
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Significant investment helps AV Dawson service Multi-Million Pound contract
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Help homelessness service Nightstop
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Events and webinars
WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
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Mythbusting when starting a business
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WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
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