BIPC Information Point at Calderdale Libraries
The Business and Intellectual Property Centre has partnered with local libraries in West Yorkshire. This brings free business support to inspire even more people across the region.
Do you want to start, grow or run your own business? Come along to the Central Library (Halifax) for access to guidance and information.
How we can help you
We can log you on to COBRA reference library. This has resources to help you to start, run and manage a small business, which include:
- Over 700 start-up profiles.
- 100s of fact sheets with guidance on how to run and manage a small business.
- Market research.
- Local area profiles.
- Business Legal Library.
Guidance
You can arrange an online or in-person appointment with these people:
- Librarians who can advise on resources, which includes those held at Leeds Libraries.
- IP experts.
- Tax/bookkeeping advisors.
To book:
- Visit: Business & IP Centre Leeds (Eventbrite).
- Phone: (01422) 392631.
Support from us
To find out how else we can help you with your business, please see: Business services.
Events
- Access a range of events on offer from business plans to market research, social media and much more. To find what there is, visit: Business and IP Centre Leeds City Region (Eventbrite).
- Free webinars from The Lloyds Bank Academy (Eventbrite).
- Free events by Halifax Opportunities Trust Networking (Eventbrite).
Contact us
- Email: reference.library@calderdale.gov.uk.
- Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Useful organisations
- Brexit: new rules are here (GOV.UK).
- Business section (GOV.UK).
- Business and IP Centre (British Library).
- West Yorkshire Business and Skills Support (WYCA).