Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)
The BIPC, located on the second floor of Oxford Westgate Library, support anyone with a business or business idea. They help people by providing a helicopter view of their business and assisting them in understanding if their business is a viable idea, with the support of market research databases and one-to-one consultations. The BIPC also have a Grant Finder database that’s free to use.
Find out more on the BIPC's website
Enterprise Oxfordshire
Enterprise Oxfordshire is the Growth Hub for Oxfordshire, simplifying the business support landscape and helping individuals and businesses to connect more easily. They help SMEs and entrepreneurs find the support they need, offering prompt, friendly, impartial advice. They signpost businesses to the right no cost business support both locally and nationally.
Find out more on Enterprise Oxfordshire's website
NatWest Carbon Planner
NatWest has some very useful information for you to see how changes in the economic climate could affect your sector, and what you can do to adapt and prepare. It is accessible for anyone, not just NatWest customers.
It includes tips on saving on property costs, adapting your business, financial tips and reducing fuel costs.
For more information, visit the NatWest website
Tips for small businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses has a library of free resources for small business owners including starting a business, managing finances insurance and payroll.
For more information, please visit the FSB's website
Department for Business & Trade
The Department for Business & Trade supports international investment into the UK and UK businesses to grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. They provide support for businesses including how to start run and grow a business.
Find out more about support for your business on the Department for Business & Trade’s website .
Be the Business
Be the Business is a UK-based not-for-profit movement dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses (SMEs) boost their productivity and performance. Committed to empowering business leaders with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed, Be the Business works with SMEs across the UK - offering practical resources, expert-led programmes, peer-to-peer learning opportunities and access to talent.
For more information, please visit the Be the Business website.
Enterprise Support
If you need further information, please contact our Economic Development team at economicdevelopment@oxford.gov.uk.
