The British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7901
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The Business & IP Centre provides support to business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors. At the Centre you can access a comprehensive collection of databases and publications for free, as well as attend practical workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and inspiring talks.
We also offer London-based businesses £10,000 worth of free support through our Innovating for Growth programme. There are eight National Network Business & IP Centres around the country, visit your nearest Centre and increase your chances of success.
Get a competitive edge by exploring these underused but incredibly rich resources. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of our expert staff.
An understanding of intellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with an idea, whether it’s an invention, a brand name or a song.
Learn how to develop a social media strategy and see a variety of free software tools to help you along the way.
This webinar will explain the basics behind patent protection and registration, and how to use internet databases and resources to search for patents.
Practical advice to help get your business off the ground, from business plans to market research.
Make sure you understand the basics of intellectual property and how to protect your product, website and brand.
Want to go international or expand your product range? Get top tips for taking your business to the next level.
Up-to-date quality information for researching key industries, handpicked by our experts.
Pay our experts to do research for you.
Over £5m worth of current market reports from top publishers Mintel, Frost & Sullivan, Passport and more.
For established businesses, get extra help from our IT, marketing and invention experts.
…I was just fascinated by how much information was here and it was all free…
Imran Merza and Taz Basunia, Jealous Sweats
…One of the most invaluable things about coming to the Centre is networking with other budding entrepreneurs…
Jessica Rose, London Jewellery School
Dr. Stephen Fear, businessman and Ambassador for the British Library Business & IP Centre, outlines some key skills you should hone in order to be an entrepreneurial success.
Top business tips from Deborah Meaden, Dragons' Den; Oliver Tress, founder of Oliver Bonas and Lord Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer.
Learn the detective-like skills of a salesperson required for any successful entrepreneur.
OHYO’s MD Guy Jeremiah gives some top tips for social entrepreneurs