Partners
www.blhumber.co.uk Business Link Humber is a part of a national support network which aims to increase the growth and competitiveness of businesses. By providing information and advice through a single point of contact Business Link gives easy access to a full range of business support services. Tel: 0845 124 3333
www.hull-humber-chamber.co.uk The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce Industry and Shipping, is a part of the biggest network of people engaged in business nationally. It's areas of expertise are in international trade, training and keeping it's membership abreast of local, national and international news likely to have a bearing on business. As a member, in the region of £100 per year for a small business, you can enjoy a high quality service across a range of business related subjects geared to your specific needs. Tel: 01482 324976
www.princes-trust.org.uk If you are under age 30, unemployed and have a business idea and have not been able to obtain the funding you require then The Princes Trust can support you with low interest loans, grants and a business mentor.
www.sirius-hull.co.uk If you want to start a business in Hull then Sirius can provide help with your planning, contribute up to 30% of your funding and provide on-going mentorship.
www.bil-uk.org Business Interactions (UK) Limited purpose is to develop and provide best practice to support businesses and individuals to realise their potential. Grants are available.
www.habac.co.uk Hull Area Business Advice Centre (HABAC) specialises in free pre-start and start up advice and guidance for businesses with up to 5 employees. Clients can access a series of three hour workshops on topics such as; self-employment awareness, business planning, marketing, bookkeeping, VAT and income tax. Existing businesses may be asked to pay a small fee. For confidential advice Tel: 01482 607100 or email: help@habac.co.uk
www.durban-uk.com Durban Limited provides marketing and business advice, support and quality standard solutions for SME business improvement. We are the project sponsor for ‘Women's Enterprise in the Humber ' programme. A sub-regional initiative that empowers and advises new and existing female entrepreneurs by providing 1 to 1 business advice; mentoring; networking opportunities; free development workshops and free access to its online community of enterprising women. Contact Maureen Foers OBE on Tel: 0870 755 0513.
www.hullcc.gov.uk/business Regional Business Development, a part of Hull City Council, is a dedicated team offering advice and assistance to businesses throughout the region. They are able to offer advice on sources of local, regional, national and European financial support, general business advice, counselling, planning and training issues on a free and confidential basis. They also publish the Hull ‘Business Support for Industry and Commerce' directory. Tel: 01482 612176.
www.latitude.uk.com Latitude are Human Resource and Enterprise specialists providing both advice and small grants.
www.deepalliance.co.uk Deep Alliance in The Deep Business Centre offers advice to new and mature Business and can be contacted on Tel: 01482 382038.
www.probeltd.co.uk Probe ( Hull ) Limited. The Probe Business Development Team can assist East Hull residents who are interested in setting up a new business or working on a self-employed basis. Services include general business advice, assistance in assessing feasibility and viability of business ideas, writing business plans, providing a business mentoring scheme and possible grant and loan assistance dependent on post code area. Tel: 01482 714242.
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