Business planning and business planning advice
'How to write the perfect business plan' workshop
'Manage your business on the web' workshop
'How to fund a startup' workshop
A business plan is a document to help you develop, grow and manage your business.
The resources in the Centre and our partner organisations can help you gather the information and write a plan that gets results.
Resources in the Centre
The Library has lots of books, databases and publications to help you with your business plan, from templates to tips on what stats to include. You just need to come to the Library in London and gain a Reader Pass.
How to gain a Reader Pass and use the Centre
Online resources
Our Business Essentials printed guide also includes a section on useful organisations, websites, books and electronic databases that can help you with business planning.
'Essentials - What you need to know to run a business and where to find it' [pdf 154KB]
Our Business essentials wiki includes a list of free websites that can help you write a business plan.
View the wiki page on writing a business plan
Offering a range of open sessions and customised workshops on preparing a business plan
Bringing together people looking for investors, business angels or partners
London Business Support Service
Cost effective business advice for SMEs, provided by a team of specialist business advisors
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Honest advice, guidance and expertise derived from business experience and knowledge.
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Business & IP Centre
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7901
Email: Reference Team
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