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Find the help your business needs

It can be tough to start and run a business. The Business & IP Centre, at the British Library in London, has all the business and IP (intellectual property) information you need as an innovator and entrepreneur. Learn from the success of others and meet like-minded people. It's free and can save you time and money!

Keeping London working

The London Development Agency is investing £150 million this year to support businesses and help Londoners find a job, stay in work and make progress. Find out more.

 

Our users are award winning

From the ‘Creative Business of the Year’ to ‘Social Enterprise Mentor of the Year’, get inspired by our award-winning users and Partners.

 

Success Story of the Month:
Jim Shaikh

Jim Shaikh invented a self-heating milk bottle for babies. Hear his story: from the moment of inspiration to nailing the business plan.

 

Free sign-language service

If you have a hearing impairment you can have immediate access to a sign language interpreter in all our workshops via video conferencing. Find out how it works.

 

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Business Nightmares

Hear how hugely successful entrepreneurs, including former ‘Dragon’ Rachel Elnaugh, survived the toughest times and built business success.

 

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Blueprints for Business

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur in search of an idea? Have you launched a business and want to expand? Hear from franchising experts such as Toni Mascolo of Toni & Guy.

 

Free Business & IP Information Clinics

How can we help you develop your idea? Book a free one-to-one session with one of our experts to find out how to make the most of our collections and services.

 

Free e-courses

Is your idea commercially viable? Our third e-course, ‘Analysing the Markets', will help you develop the skills to find out. Start learning online now.


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