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• offers accessible reports on issues relating to commerce and industry and is aimed at students and educators.
• is part of a national consortium of Enterprise Agencies providing free advice for those wishing to go into business on their own or to assist existing businesses who may wish to expand or are experiencing problems.
• is the professional subject association for everyone interested in the teaching and study of Economics, Business and Enterprise.
• is a government funded agency that provides information, advice and support needed to start, grow and maintain a business.
• is the Scottish equivalent of Business Link, delivers an effective one stop shop to help you grow or start your business.
• is a comprehensive, expert advice for inventors, including design, patent and legal issues.
• are strategic drivers of regional economic development. They promote business efficiency, investment and competitiveness and develop skills for relevant employment.
• provides women with the specific support and advice they need to start and sustain their own business.
• is the UK's national library holds vast business research resources in its Business and IP Centre in London. Access to the resources is free.
• is a non-profit advisory service with a mass of information on patents as well as a directory of registered patent attorneys around the UK.
• is the Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK.
• is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying tax credits. It offers free advice on tax, PAYE and VAT returns.
• is the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service which can offer impartial advice on legal queries, working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
• is a charity that offers financial and practical support, mentoring and training to 14-30 year olds.
• offers free personalised career advice through a network of online learning centres across the UK.
• offers free online advice to small businesses.
• work to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation.
• is a national network of quality-accredited Chambers of Commerce with links to businesses of all sizes.
• is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for intellectual property in its member states.
• is the lead European body responsible for patent protection in up to 38 European countries.
• , formerly the Patent Office, it is the lead UK government body responsible for developing and administering policy in areas of intellectual property.
• offer students aged 13 to 15 the experience of setting up and running their own real mini music enterprise in school.

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