Business start-up resources

Find guidance and resources to help you start your business from planning downloads to helpful websites.

Business planning resources

Centre For Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies: the focal point for enterprise training at the University of Leeds including accredited enterprise modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Enactus Leeds: an international organisation with partners like Amazon and HSBC who sponsor university teams around the globe. As a member, you will create real-world projects that tackle social and environmental issues.
GOV.UK: provides information for business start-ups.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC): provides information about the UK's tax, self employment and VAT and offers courses covering starting a business and keeping records.
Leeds Chamber of Commerce: a networking organisation across Leeds and North Yorkshire. It is a voluntary organisation, supported and funded by its membership, designed to meet business and community needs.
Leeds University Enterprise Society: A society set up by students for students to help enterprising students develop and achieve their ambitions.
Social Enterprise Coalition: a national organisation promoting social enterprise in the UK. It provides details of activities and resources, as well as information about how to start a social enterprise.