About Start-up, Start Here in your local library
To mark 20 years of helping small businesses start and grow, Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) across the UK will be hosting events throughout March. to help you turn your business idea into a reality.
From a single Reading Room in the British Library, the Business & IP Centre has expanded to a thriving network of over 70 centres based in libraries UK-wide, helping over 40,000 people every year to start and grow a business.
Find out more about the Business & IP Centre and the work we do.
Got a bright business idea? Sign up for an event in your closest centre to find out how we can help turn your idea into a reality. Events will be hosted in BIPC Birmingham, Bristol, Humber, Leeds, North East, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Southampton – keep checking back here for more details and booking information.
More information
About the Business & IP Centre
The British Library Business & IP Centre supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. More information is available on our website.
You are welcome to take part in our regular programme of workshops and events. View our full programme of events.
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