Setting up or growing a business

Hull City Council have information about business rates, obtaining licences and permits, planning and building control, and trade waste.

The British Library Business and IP Centre has practical tips and guides to help you set up or grow your business.

We are part of the British Library Business and IP Centre National Network -  providing entrepreneurs and SMEs across the UK with free resources, events and workshops on a range of topics including business planning, marketing and intellectual property. 

Hull Youth Enterprise encourages young people to become more enterprising, enabling them to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and skills.

Visit the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership website to find out about all the business funding options available to you.

The UK Government website provides guides for setting up and running a business in the UK.

HM Revenue and Customs has guidance when you start and run a business.

Exporting is Great has export guides and opportunities.