Business guides

Start-up toolkits, business plan templates, guides to intellectual property, market research and different industries. All available to download to help you start and grow your business.

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Advertising industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Artificial Intelligence industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Arts and crafts industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Book, magazine and newspaper industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Business and financial advice industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Charities industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Digital communications industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Drinks industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Energy industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Fashion industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Get Ready for Business Growth: impact report

Our report reviews the impact of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme between 2022 and 2024.

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Fast food and snacks industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Furniture industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Giftware industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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BIPC health and fiitness industry guide.

Health and fitness industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Hospitality and event planning industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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BIPC international import export trade industry guide.

International trade import and export industry guide

Overview of key resources available for free at the British Library Business & IP Centre.

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Introduction to board games

A simple introduction to IP and board games, designed to help you understand, protect and commercialise your intellectual property (IP).

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Introduction to copyright

A simple introduction to copyright, designed to help you understand, protect and commercialise your intellectual property (IP).

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Introduction to designs

A simple introduction designed to help you understand, protect and commercialise your intellectual property (IP).

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