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National body that sets tax rates and policies and can offer grants, mentors and training.
An office run by a town or county authority that helps nearby firms with grants, advice and recruitment.
Not-for-profit organisations that may provide free advice, training or funding to particular groups of entrepreneurs.
A local network of owners that shares ideas and problems and links members to other networks worldwide.
Organisations that supply money to an enterprise for start-up costs or expansion and may give advice with it.
People close to the owner who give free advice immediately, though it may be biased or unqualified.
Qualified professionals who keep business records up to date, prepare tax returns and give impartial advice.
A wealthy individual who invests personal money in a start-up in return for a share of ownership.
Trained legal experts who give confidential, unbiased advice on contracts, employment law and other legal issues.