Starting your business

Start-up toolkit

If you are thinking about starting a business, or have just begun, this toolkit is for you. Everything you need to lay strong foundations for your business and avoid common pitfalls.

The start-up toolkit covers:

• Writing your business plan
• Developing your unique value proposition
• Choosing your legal status
• Researching your market
• Understanding and protecting your intellectual property
• What the BIPC can do for you and where to find help
• Start-up success stories

Businesses that start with the support of the BIPC are far more likely to succeed, with over 90% of them still trading after three years (national average is 50%).

Kickstart Your Business

With our free two-day programme in London you can get practical tips to get your start-up off the ground and turn your idea into a reality. You'll receive tailored business information on everything from finding your customers to researching and protecting your brand.

Start-up Day

Every year we run an unforgettable day of ideas and insights for anyone starting a business. Designed to give you all the knowledge, connections and inspiration you need to launch your business with confidence.