Other Support Agencies
The following organisations provide business training and networking events, online information resources and other member benefits/ services (NB: fees apply to access some services):
- Enterprising Women
- Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
- Institute of Directors (IoD)
- Ipswich and Suffolk Small Business Association (ISSBA)
- Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
- Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE)
The following organisations provide free business advice, learning and other opportunities for local SME’s and start ups:
- Trading for Good
- StartUp Britain
The original resource from which StartUp Suffolk evolved. - University Campus Suffolk
Each term UCS School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosts a series of free guest lectures in Ipswich, delivered by some of the UK’s most acclaimed thought leaders in Leadership and Enterprise - Suffolk Internet Marketing Specialist (SIMS)
This free monthly networking and good practice sharing forum is for techies and professionals who are interested in learning more about the application of digital marketing. - NWES
- New Anglia LEP/Growth Hub
The following organisation provides resources on business rescue, when your business is failing to become profitable:
The following organisation offers structured business tuition and support, so you learn how to convert your great business idea into a viable business or social enterprise: