Resources
This area provides some useful resources for entrepreneurs, in areas relating to starting, funding and growing a business
Alliance Business Angel Networks
Thames Valley Focus
Berkshire Growth Hub
Offers fully funded, impartial support services and expert advice to entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses in Berkshire
Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship
A research centre within Henley Business School conducting high-quality research in the field of entrepreneurship and start-up businesses
Find articles on starting and growing your business, and ‘winning and developing customers’
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group
Their Start Up Resource Centre is packed full of vital information for anyone looking to start their own business. Covering topics such as Business Ideas, Tax, Business Law and Sales and Marketing, all the information you need is at your fingertips
UK Focus
British Business Bank
Comprehensive overview of financing options available to growing businesses
Partner organisation in the formation of the Investing in Women Code, providing a number of resources for female founders
British Library Business and IP Centre
Supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs to take the right steps to start up, protect, and grow their businesses
Runs one-on-one sessions on intellectual property and business information. Also offers a wide range of webinars, offering support to SMEs across the country, these are all available on our website alongside articles, blogs and Industry Guides
Business Growth Fund
An established, independent investment company, with a balance sheet of more than £2.5bn supporting earlier stage and established private businesses, and smaller listed companies
BVCA
The industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK, BVCA provides a number of resources, policy documents and reports providing data insight into the UK investment community
They also provide a number of training courses on a variety of topics ranging from deal execution to Board support
Centre for Entrepreneurs
The UK’s leading entrepreneurship organisation, offering a range of resources and programmes for entrepreneurs, particularly those in neglected groups, communities and locations
CFE Business Startup Index is an annual analysis of Companies House data, which has provided a detailed snapshot of business formations across the UK
Enterprise Nation
Expert advice and support for small businesses, from a community of business advisors and small businesses
Find a business advisor, access free e-learning courses, attend one of their daily events, and access funding and grant opportunities
Funding Resources
Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Innovate UK
Startups UK
Free resources and support for entrepreneurs, including:
UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)
The sources above provide a number of free resources for entrepreneurs to access, however, please be aware that Henley Business Angels is not responsible for any of the content on these websites, and therefore cannot be held responsible for any content changes that do not represent the network’s values.
