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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Find Insurance - British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)

Insurance finder service for your business from BIBA.

Find An Insurance Broker

Support to find an insurance broker. Brokers can assist in finding a policy suitable for you and your business.

Intellectual Property Insurance

Details about insurance businesses can use to protect their intellectual property.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

Apprenticeships National Insurance Contributions

What National Insurance Contributions need to be paid for apprentices?

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.

Simply Business

Specialist small business insurance tailored to your needs.

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses is a a not-for-profit organisation which exists to serve the UK small community.

UK Export Finance

Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.

Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

Running a Business From Home

A guide on gov.uk on running a business from home.

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Payroll when employing staff

Information on doing payroll for your business.

British Damage Management Association

The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.

East Renfrewshire Council New Start Business Grant

East Renfrewshire Council's New Start Grant provides up to £500 in funding to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in East Renfrewshire with start-up costs.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

Retail Start Up Grant

The Retail Start Up Grant is available to new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across Durham county.

Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.

Tax incentives when employee owned

Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.

Freeports

Special areas within the UK’s borders where different economic regulations apply

Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

HMRC Employers Helpline

HMRC's helpline providing information and guidance on a range of topics.

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