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Business Advice Bradford

Where to find business support organisations who help start-ups.

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Businesses in Bradford are more likely to succeed if they seek and act upon the advice of a professional business adviser. This page should point you in the right direction.

"You don't know, what you don't know" is a great saying and so applicable to starting a business. There are so many considerations in the early stages that taking advice from an experienced business adviser will dramatically increase your chances of success.

See list of local business support organisations below.

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UK Business Support Club

UK Business Support Club

The UK Business Support Club helps advise, support and promote small businesses. It helps members by giving them access to our Expert Panel representing a wide range of business topics, a library of educational resources and a forum for peer-to-peer discussion and support.

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We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

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An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

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Bradford Business Advisors

Airedale Enterprise Services
Business Support, Training and Room Hire for Businesses & Individuals in Yorkshire and Surrounding areas. We provide Office Space, Consultancy and Executive Coaching to help make British business a more productive and profitable place to be. Whatever stage you or your business venture is at, we offer a comprehensive range of business support. For over 30 years we have nurtured thousands of businesses like yours to succeed. An award-winning organisation, we have been appointed as a chosen provider for delivering opportunities from government initiatives and EU funding through to reputable commercial loans, grants and training to help grow your business. From helping you launch a business from scratch through to providing support in gaining Accredited ISO quality recognition for your business, we’ll guide you through the process. Our friendly in-house team provides coaching, mentoring, workshops and administrative support as well as bringing you external trainers who are experts in their field. We look forward to inspiring you!
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City of Bradford - Business support
Bradford is a great northern city, home to enterprising and creative people with strong productive businesses. Being at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse and the UK, Bradford offers competitive living and business set-up costs. It has one of the youngest populations in the UK making it a perfect place for businesses to make the most of upcoming talent and a growing economy. The Council is committed to encouraging innovation and supporting businesses. Whether you are setting up a business, an established local company or are thinking of relocating to the Bradford District, there are several key agencies willing to give you advice and support.
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Invest in Bradford
radford is a great northern city, home to enterprising and creative people with strong productive businesses. With a proud industrial heritage and a growing economy, Bradford offers competitive living and business set-up costs. Bradford has one of the youngest populations in the UK making it a perfect place for businesses to make the most of upcoming talent. The Invest in Bradford Team has experienced Business Advisors to support any business looking to start-up, relocate or expand in the district. Contact us for more information.
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UK Research & Innovation
We invest in research and innovation to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services across the UK. We are transforming tomorrow together.
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Bradford Kickstart
Bradford Kickstart aims to help local people start and run small businesses – encouraging growth, prosperity and employment in Bradford District. Bradford Kickstart Gateway T 0800 953 9503 E info@bradfordkickstart.com
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Bradford Economic Partnership
The Bradford Economic Partnership brings together a team of senior leaders from key organisations; local businesses, Bradford Council, the University of Bradford, the City Region Local Enterprise Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce, to oversee and drive delivery of our inclusive growth agenda. The partnership works together to set the strategic direction and to support economic development and regeneration in the Bradford District and provides a credible and powerful voice for the city and district in regional, national and international forums.
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UK Business Support Club
The UK Business Support Club helps advise, support and promote small businesses. It helps members by giving them access to our Expert Panel representing a wide range of business topics, a library of educational resources and a forum for peer-to-peer discussion and support.
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Department for Business & Trade
The Department for Business & Trade helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. Thats why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means theyll vary from time to time.
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Prowess- Women in Business
Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish. Be inspired Prowess is full of stories and shared experiences from women who’ve made their own way in business. Everyone has a story to tell. And women who are thinking of starting a business – and those looking to grow – say there aren’t enough stories of real women in business out there. In our recent survey 43% said they wanted to read more experiences and case studies from ‘real’ women in business! Read them here, or submit your own here.
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The Yorkshire Post
Why Bradford is the best place to start a business in Britain - Zahir Irani The Sunday Times singled out the district as one of the best places for business in Britain, pointing to our £10bn economy, young population, low commercial rents, good road infrastructure, ongoing regeneration, fast broadband and the University of Bradford, of which I am proud to be Deputy-Vice Chancellor. These fundamentals remain the same, Covid-19 or not.
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Bradford Trident
Enterprise coaching is similar to sports coaching, in that it is designed to help you be the best you can be in your field. It should be something you find challenging yet encouraging and should help you develop the confidence to move forward with your ideas. Though 1-to-1 discussions (over Zoom, the phone, email or in person – when we can) you could develop a business idea from a thought into reality, or you may find the confidence to overcome a current challenge you are facing with your existing business or find a new way approaching things and some new contacts. The coaching service is free of charge to anyone living or working in a BD5 postcode area as Jonathan Smith, our experienced Enterprise Coach, is full funded by Bradford Trident.
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Business Enterprise Fund
Established in 2004 the Business Enterprise Fund lends to businesses throughout West and North Yorkshire who are unable to access funding from mainstream sources. Loans from 500 to 150,000 are available. The Fund lends to all types of businesses, from sole traders to limited companies and to start-ups and existing businesses. Applications are accepted from all sectors.
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
The people behind West & North Yorkshire Chamber are business people just like you.Our Board, who run the organisation, face the same or similar challenges to you in their businesses or organisations every day.
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