We help entrepreneurs from the first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and growing a business. We offer free support in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
The BIPC have an amazing range of free resources, which are easy to access and aimed at small businesses and start-ups. I’ve attended a host of webinars and one to one sessions which have helped me.
Whether you’re looking to start, grow or run a business, we’ll support you to:
We provide access to a large collection of specialist business information. Our team of friendly staff are on hand to help you find what you need to take your business further.
With market research databases, company information and more, you can pinpoint customers, keep track of your competitors and find an opportunity in your market.
Many of our databases can be accessed at our local centres across the Leeds City Region. Get in touch with us to access any of our resources or if you’re unsure which is right for you and we’ll guide you to the best one for your business.
Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA) has lots of information for anyone looking to start, run or manage a small business.
Access COBRA through your nearest BIPC to:
Get free access to databases that help you understand your market, get industry information and identify potential customers.
Mintel is only available through BIPC Leeds. Use Mintel to:
IBISWorld provides useful statistics and information on entire industries. Access IBISWorld through your nearest BIPC to:
Access Statista through your nearest BIPC to:
Fame is only available through BIPC Leeds. Use Fame to:
NewsBank features current and historic articles from national and regional newspapers from the UK. You can search by keyword to find information on products, markets and specific businesses. Access Newsbank at all Leeds Libraries.
Which? Magazine provides access to hundreds of product reviews, independent advice and consumer issues across a range of UK industries and businesses. Access Which? at all Leeds Libraries.
British Standards is an expert source of best practice information to improve performance, efficiency and customer satisfaction across a range of industries and businesses.
British Standards is accessible across all Leeds Libraries.
We offer one-on-one consultations with specialists, where you can discuss your business ideas and get help to identify the most useful information and resources for you.
You can also book specialist advice with business advisors, accountants and intellectual property specialists.
Learn business skills and hear inspiring speakers at our events online and in personexternal link.
Our team can guide you through the procedures required to help you protect your products and services with patents, trade marks, registered designs and copyright.
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