Start-up toolkit: how to start your business
Thinking of starting a business or just getting underway? Download our step-by-step toolkit to launch with confidence and build strong foundations.
What’s inside?
- Business planning: crafting a solid strategy and Unique Value Proposition
- Intellectual property protection: protecting and monetising your patents and trade marks
- Legal structure: choosing between Sole Traders, Ltd, LLP, CIC or CIO status.
- Market research: free access to world-class market databases at the Business & IP Centre
- Finances and funding: managing cash flow, grants, loans and crowdfunding
- Marketing strategy: finding the right promotion channels for your brand.
And much more!
Did you know?
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%).
DISCLAIMER: This publication is for guidance only. This publication does not constitute legal or financial advice; you should undertake your own investigations. Reliance should not be placed upon it and nor should action be taken, without obtaining advice in respect of the specific circumstances applicable.
What can I do at the Business & IP Centre?
Protect your ideas
Find out how to protect and make money from your intellectual property (IP), get help from our IP specialists and search patents and trade marks.
Research your market
Use our world-leading collection of business information to understand your customers, competitors and find funding.
Visit us
Find workspaces, community and friendly business support at the British Library and over 70 libraries nationwide.
Access starter guides and toolkits
Not sure where to start? Download step-by-step toolkits and guides.
Business events and networking
Meet other small business owners, book one-to-ones with our business information specialists, and learn from industry leaders on funding, marketing, finance and more.
Our supporters
Contact us
Address
Business & IP Centre (BIPC)
Floor 1, The British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
Or find your local business centre.
Phone 0207 412 7454
Email bipc@bl.uk
Instagram @businessandipcentre
LinkedIn @Business & IP Centre
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