Business support

Welcome to Business & IP Centre Hull

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, grow and protect your business.

You can access the service at any Hull library.

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

We know this is a difficult time for small businesses and business owners. That’s why we’ve developed a dedicated programme to support SMEs across the country, all of which can be accessed remotely, wherever you are.

Open to all business owners, especially those in the first years of trading, our Reset. Restart programme is here to help you transform, future-proof or grow your business.

You can 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

We can help you build confidence and skills to create a successful business through:

one to one sessions
workshops
events
business expert clinics
business resources

Bespoke Business Support for Hull residents

We have funding available to help those living in certain areas of the city to help them start or grow a business. Find out more about the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) project.