Business
We support over 40,000 people to start and grow their business every year. Explore free events and the UK’s largest business and IP collection. Find our Business & IP Centre on the 1st floor of the British Library and in over 70 public libraries.
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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.
Other services for businesses
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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