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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Introduction to patents

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

Business

Introduction to trade marks

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

Business

Jewellery industry guide

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

Business

Lean start-up industry guide

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

Business

London business industry guide

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

Business

Music industry guide

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

Business

Organic food industry guide

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

Business

Pet products industry guide

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

Business

Recruitment and training industry guide

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

Business

Sports industry guide

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

Business

Starting your business: A toolkit for start-ups

If you are thinking of starting a business or have just begun, this guide is for you.

Business

Sustainable Business Model Canvas

If you want to write a business plan, our Sustainable Business Model Canvas is a great tool.

Business

Sustainability industry guide

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

Business

Toiletries and cosmetics industry guide

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

Business

Toys, games and gaming industry guide

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

Business

Travel and tourism industry guide

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

Business

TV and film industry guide

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

Business

BIPC vegan vegetarian and free from industry guide.

Vegetarian, vegan and free-from industry guide

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

Business

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