Business support for those aged 50+ starting up or running a business

The Prince's Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk
Business support, grants and mentoring for people aged 18-30

Shell LiveWIRE www.shell-livewire.org
The UK's biggest online community for young entrepreneurs

HM Revenues & Customs www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst
Business Support teams, free workshops on tax, VAt, self-assessment etc

Tax Aid - UK charity www.taxaid.org.uk
Free tax advice to people who cannot afford to pay a professional adviser

The Intellectual Property Office www.ipo.gov.uk
Advice on Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright in the UK

Lawyers For Your Business www.lawsociety.org.uk
Scheme providing specialist legal advice for small and medium-sized businesses

Marketing Donut www.marketingdonut.co.uk
Small business marketing - free advice, tools and resources

Chris Cardell www.cardellmedia.co.uk
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