Business support
We offer a range of business support, from helping you to start a new business to accessing financial support.
Business and IP Centre Brighton & Hove
Jubilee Library is home to the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Sussex, which is part of the British Library Business & IP Centre National Network. Entrepreneurs, micro-businesses, small and medium sized enterprises can access support, a programme of free and low-cost events, one to ones and workshops. With a large collection of Business & IP databases, the BIPC can help you to learn new skills, research your customers, market, industry, discover potential IP and more.
From 1 April 2024, the Growth Hub (previously provided by Coast to Capital LEP) will be joining forces with the BIPC to strengthen the range of support and advice available to any business located in Brighton & Hove.
More information will be available soon, but if you have questions in the meantime you can send an email to economic.development@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Brighton Chamber of Commerce
The Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce is a thriving network of local businesses, ranging from start-ups to international businesses, with a diverse membership base. The Chamber runs a regular programme of events and promotes a range of business support activities.
UK government business support, departments and offices
The Business Support Service (formerly the Business Support Helpline) is a free, virtual, multi-channel advice and guidance service, operating acrossEngland. They form a key element of the UK Government’s business support provision, working on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
They help all businesses, from those thinking about starting a business, through to those who are already established and trading. A dedicated team of advisers can signpost you to information on national and local schemes, grants and loans to help businesses start and grow.
The Business Support Service is delivered and supported by UMi on behalf of the DBT.
The government also offers a business support finder tool for you to search for finance and support schemes that are offered across the country.
- Get help and support for your business from GOV.UK
- Government business information
- Department for Business and Trade
- Companies House
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Health & Safety Executive
If you require further information or assistance with the services on offer please send an email to economic.development@brighton-hove.gov.uk.