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The National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) was formed in 2004 with the aim of raising the profile of entrepreneurship and the option of starting your own business as a career choice amongst students and graduates. By understanding the circumstances in which graduate entrepreneurship can flourish, NCGE's goal is to influence, and inspire, an increase in the number of students and graduates who give serious thought to self-employment or business start-up. |
The Council, which is based in Birmingham, is not only focused on graduates starting businesses, but understanding, developing and promoting a culture of entrepreneurship within Higher Education through research, education and facilitation. NCGE aims to become the national focal point for graduate entrepreneurship and will collaborate with bodies across the UK.
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Microsoft® BizSpark™ is a global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups by providing key resources when they need it the most: |
Software. Receive fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools, platform technologies, and production licenses of server products for immediate use in developing and bringing to market innovative and interoperable solutions. There is no upfront cost to enroll.
Support. Get connected to Network Partners around the world — incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies and hosters — that are equally involved and vested in software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship who will provide a wide range of support resources.
Visibility. Achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners
As a Microsoft BizSpark member, you’ll be tapping into a rich, vibrant ecosystem of peers, partners and support resources around the globe, helping you grow and succeed. Microsoft BizSpark is the quickest way to get your Startup fired up.
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Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information.
It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance.
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Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, we can help you:
- manage your finances
- employ people
- find and keep customers
- pay the correct tax
- comply with environmental legislation
- trade internationally
- understand regulations in your sector
- find events and support near you
What we can do for you
You can manage your personal list of starting-up tasks with our Business Start-up Organiser to create a personalised list of tasks to assist you when setting up your business. Or search our Grants and Support Directory to pinpoint potential sources of help.
If you're already up and running, you can file your VAT and PAYE returns from our Do it online area.
The interactive tools can take you step-by-step through activities like how to create a written statement of employment or assess how well your business is currently performing.
There are over 600 guides offering practical advice for businesses in all aspects of business.
Local advice and support
You can access local advice and support online, by phone and face-to-face from regional Business Link operators across England.
These services are funded by Regional Development Agencies, and supported by government departments, agencies and local authorities.
Business Link also works in partnership with Business Gateway - Opens in a new window in Scotland, and Invest Northern Ireland - Opens in a new window.
To find your regional Business Link, please call the Business Link Helpline on Tel 0845 600 9 006.
For all media enquiries, please email press@businesslink.gsi.gov.uk or call +44 207 637 3845 or 07957 383070 / 07789 905304 / (out of hours). Please note this number and e-mail address is for media enquiries only. Our media agency cannot help with business advice enquiries (please call the Business Link Helpline above).
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