Business support

How can we help you?

Build confidence and skills to create a successful business through-

one to one sessions
workshops
events
business resources

Business & IP Centre Hull provides specialist business information and resources for anyone thinking about self-employment, setting up, or growing a business. Trained staff offer practical support to help you start, protect and grow your business.

Access our Protecting your brand or product page

As a member of PATLIB UK and the national network of Business and IP Centres we have access to a large network of skills and resources.

Find out more about PATLIB UK

Access the national Network of Business and IP centres website

Use our resources, tools, expertise and contacts to guide you through -

researching your initial idea
reaching new customers
checking out competitors & suppliers
checking whether your Intellectual Property (IP) is protected – copyright, trademarks, designs, patents
Visit the GOV.UK website for your tax, insurance and licensing requirements

Find out more about Protecting your brand or product

Access the service at any Hull library.

With the Enterprising Neighbourhood Renewal and Growth project (ENRG2) we also offer -

free one to one business information and support
workshops to help you decide if self employment is for you, or growing and developing your business
access to specialist business resources and statistical information
information on funding opportunities and business planning
signposting to the relevant agencies for additional support
space to work and meet with others
networking opportunities at our events
free tailored business support for the arts, culture and creative sectors to help them grow and thrive