Business Support

There are several business support providers in the Ipswich area offering independent, impartial information, advice and support whether you are just starting out with a new business idea or whether you are running or growing an existing business.

Business Development at UCS

The Business Development team works with the academic schools to support business engagement and enterprise in areas such as continuing professional development, consultancy, knowledge exchange and student enterprise.

Tel:01473 338613
Email: sarah.waller@ucs.ac.uk

National Government Support

The National Government website has all the information, guidance and support you need to help you start, manage or grow your business.

Tel: 0845 600 9 006

Inspire2Enterprise

Inspire2Enterprise provides support and advice to anyone interested in setting up or growing a social enterprise.

Tel: 0844 9800 760
Email: info@inspire2enterprise.org

Job Centre Plus

Jobcentre Plus provides a wide range of information and services, like benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.

Tel: 0845 604 3719

MENTA

Offering free, impartial one-to-one advice for the self employed and small business owners. 

Tel: 01284 760206

Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service is here to help everyone manage their money better. We do this by giving clear, unbiased money advice to help people make informed choices.

Tel: 0300 500 5000

New Anglia Business Information Portal

New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a new website to help entrepreneurs and small businesses access the help and information they need to set up and grow their enterprises.

Tel: 01603 274429
Email: jason.middleton@newanglia.co.uk

NWES

Offering tailored business support advice.

Tel: 0845 6099991

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Offer an Enterprise Engagement programme if your start up is under two years old.   

Tel: 01473 694808
Email: nicola@suffolkchamber.co.uk

Suffolk New College Business Development Unit

The College offers a range of training solutions to suit the needs of your business.  These range from totally bespoke training solutions, basic English and Maths, to one day master classes, university level courses and apprenticeships.

Tel: 01473 382464
Email: orvillegardener@suffolk.ac.uk