Useful websites

Companies House
Companies House has information on registering your business as a limited company. Free company name search provided.


Gov.uk
GOV.UK Business and self-employed information provides advice on how to start your business including guidance on writing a business plan, employing staff for the first time and more.


N E Lincs Growth Hub offers free resources for start up businesses including information on Grants and Business Properties.

Trading Standards
N E Lincs Trading Standards offers advice on several business topics including food standards, age restricted sales and feed law. Also runs a Trusted Trader scheme where business can apply to be in their directory of local service providers, backed by North East Lincolnshire Council and checked by Trading Standards.

Princes Trust
The Prince’s Trust helps 18-30-year-olds who are thinking of starting a business.

The Department for International Trade
The Department for International Trade work with UK based businesses to ensure their success in international markets through exports.