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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!

Enterprise Week 2008!

We're celebrating with a jam-packed week of special events. Find out how to get involved.

Take part in our online questionnaire

Enter to win an iPod Nano

Success Story of the Month:
Richard Woods

DIY Kyoto helps you take action against climate change with the ‘wattson’ energy monitor. Find out how co-founder Richard Woods used the Business & IP Centre.

 

Three hours free research for London businesses

Need a patent search? Want to analyse a market? Our experts can provide three hours free research to help you develop your business. Apply now.

Find us at the Business Startup Show 2008

Come and visit our stand or attend a seminar with one of our experts to hear more about our services

Weird and Wonderful small display in the Centre

Over 50 ingenious gadgets are on display in the networking area, from a two handled self-pouring teapot (1886) to a clockwork burglar alarm (1852).

 

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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