Supporters of enterprise

There are loads of great organisations that are committed to inspiring people to have ideas and make them happen. We really like their websites, so check them out!

We’d like to thank..

OnlineOffice who gave 9 months free access during Enterprise Week 2008

OnlineOffice is a complete Small Business Infrastructure for micro business, home business and contractors. It allows you to set up your website, online shop and blog to promote your business. Stay in control with the business planning and accounting tools, including invoicing. The integrated online file and data storage allows you to keep your data safe and to share files world wide. With over 100 free business ideas it is the ideal way to become a entrepreneur. It has many more business tools for you to use and start your dream business.

Anti-bullying Week

This year Anti Bullying Week is during the same week as Enterprise Week (16-22 November 2009). Theatre, Film and Anti Bullying Actionwork tours shows, produces films and runs creative workshops for children and adults throughout the UK and abroad. Topics include bullying, relationships and drug misuse.

Business Link

Business Link offers advice ranging from business start ups, finance and grants, taxes, employment and environmental issues surrounding businesses.

BusinessZone.co.uk

BusinessZone.co.uk is a leading online community for entrepreneurs running small and medium sized businesses. The website provides free resources including practical advice features, expert blogs, a guide to start-up finance and the opportunity to network with thousands of other company owners.

Cmypitch

Cmypitch is an online community for entrepreneurs and business owners. Using video, it connects businesses to sources of funding, information, advice, opportunities and business services.

Enterprise First

Enterprise First is a not-for-profit company offering business advice for start up businesses, new businesses and established small businesses

Fresh Business Thinking

Fresh Business Thinking is an online resource for entrepreneurs, business owners and directors. Find all the information and advice you need to help you run your business efficiently and effectively.

i2m - Ideas to Market - Software

Got a great business idea? Take five minutes to put it to the test with i2m’s FREE Rapid Idea Evaluation tool.

learndirect Business

learndirect Business offers a full range of training solutions - from short courses that can you can buy online, to more structured programmes leading to qualifications

National Curriculum

The National Curriculum belives that to achieve the aims of the curriculum, young people need to experience opportunities to understand themselves and the world in which they live. One such cross-curriculum dimension is enterprise.

NFEA

The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies is the membership body for Local Enterprise Agencies. In particular they target pre-start, start-up and micro businesses, helping to develop their ability to start and sustain themselves and to encourage growth and stability.

NFEA runs the New Entrepreneur Scholarships (NES) programme

Find details of your nearest local enterprise agency giving impartial and independent business advice

Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad has been arranging voluntary placements in the developing world for 16 years. Our newest venture is a competition designed to inspire and generate partnership in enterprise and to stimulate entrepreneurial talent. The basic idea is for entrepreneurs from the developed and developing world to form partnerships with enterprising individuals to build a successful and strong business model.

To find out more about the competition and the chance to win £2,000 please visit www.partnership-in-enterprise.com

SFEDI

SFEDI is the not-for-profit, UK-recognised standards setting body for enterprise and business support. Nationally recognised qualifications in enterprise are based on the SFEDI standards. The site provides direct access to the standards which provide a framework for enterprise development.

Small Business Pro

Small Business Pro offers help and advice for starting up a new business and building an existing business.

Whether you are a sole trader, have a family run business, own a retail shop, restaurant, consultant, hairdresser or a small hotel, you’ll get inspiration as well as advice and help to improve your marketing, get loan finance, turn more prospects into customers or simply start your business by learning from successful entrepreneurs.

Socially Speaking: connecting people through languages.

At Socially Speaking, you can learn and practice languages AND enjoy a variety of cultural and social events where you can meet like-minded people.

Teneric Business Plans

Teneric Business Plans is the UK’s largest business planning site, visit this website to get sample business plans, planning wizards and useful templates written by industry experts and planning professionals

The Grand Challenge

The Grand Challenge is a competition to inspire teams - providing a budget - to devise, plan and complete the most successful fundraising initiative for The Papworth Trust. All the monies raised will contribute to Papworth’s valuable work with disabled people across the East of England.

The Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership

The Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership - their primary purpose is to support and encourage young people aged 14-25 to become more enterprising. They assist young people to overcome economic and social barriers that deny them the opportunity of economic inclusion, progression and choice.

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2009

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2009 - Do you know of someone who promotes business enterprise skills and attitudes in the UK by encouraging training or mentoring others?

UK Business Forums (www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk)

UK Business Forums is the UK’s most active online forums for entrepreneurs providing reach to over 32,000 registered members. It is positioned solely as a website for discussion, engagement and interaction, generating 7,000 posts a week, and over 1,000,000 page impressions a month.

Commercial organisations that support Enterprise Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week Global Sponsors

Read more about our Global Sponsors.

Business Angels, Mentors and Business partners

Company Partners provides an on-line service to help you find a business partner, business angel or mentor. They also provide business plan advice and sales and marketing consultancy. You can get a special discount when joining as a full member of Company Partners.

CODA

CODA is a private company with a proven track record of delivering a highly effective service for new businesses with real potential. We can also provide a wide package of training solutions for your business and have over 10 years of experience in helping businesses all over Wales.

Entrepreneur Consultancy

Are you an entrepreneur? Start the E-Scan and discover your entrepreneurial potential!

Palo Alto Software

Browse their sample business plan library, read an article on business planning or view a free sample business plan.

Become a friend of Enterprise Week

If you would like to support Enterprise Week and get featured on this website, please email sarahsummers@makeyourmark.org.uk