Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)

Acas provides free, trusted guidance to UK employers and employees on workplace rights, contracts, policies, and resolving workplace issues.

• Find out what support Acas offer

ADP (The Association of Disabled Professionals)

Running Your Own Business Support, ADP provides free information, advice and support to disabled people and those with long term health conditions who are starting or running their own business.

• Find out more information about what is on offer

BBE (Bexley Business & Enterprise) FREE recruitment Services

Local employers can advertise job vacancies for free and connect with residents looking for work via the Bexley Business & Enterprise (BBE) Portal, helping businesses tap into local talent and support employment in the borough.

• Find out what job opportunities are available

British Business Bank

Free support and guidance, access expert articles, planning templates and resources on finance, marketing, planning and more to support new and growing businesses.

• Visit the British Business Bank website

British Library Business & IP Centre

Whether you are starting or growing your business, a wide range of free webinars and workshops on business planning, marketing, intellectual property, and more.

• Visit the British Library Business & IP Centre website

Enterprise Nation

Enterprise Nation hosts free and low-cost events with expert advice on starting and growing a business in the UK.

• Visit the Enterprise Nation website/

FSB (Federation of Small Businesses)

For businesses at every stage, from start-up to scale-up, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) offers legal, tax, HR advice, networking, and local events for small businesses and the self-employed across the UK, including Bexley.

• Visit the FSB website

GOV.UK

The UK Government’s official guide connects businesses to free advice, local growth hubs, and support for starting, running, growing, and exporting your business, including phone, email, and webchat assistance.

• Find out what business support is available on GOV.UK

Grow London Local

Free Support for London SMEs. Grow London Local offers free advice, events, and one-to-one guidance to help London’s small businesses start, grow, and thrive, covering marketing, finance, planning, and business operations.

• Visit the Grow London Local website

HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs)

HM Revenue & Customs is the UK Government department that collects taxes and duties and provides official tax guidance and support services for businesses and employers. Free webinars and information for businesses, HMRC offers free webinars on topics like self-employment, business expenses, record-keeping, and tax basics.

• Find out what help and support is available if you are self employed
• Visit the GOV.UK website

Kings Trust

If you are aged from 18-30-years, The King’s Trust helps young people build skills, confidence, and employability through mentoring, courses, and enterprise programmes, supporting them to start a business or progress into work.

• Visit the Kings Trust website

SEE (South East London Enterprise)

Boost Your Business Online – Free Support for Bexley SMEs. Access personalised digital advice, action plans, and webinars on SEO, e-commerce, AI tools, cyber security, and marketing through the London E-business Support Programme, delivered locally by South East Enterprise.

• Find out how to grow your business online

The University of Greenwich

The Generator Programme at the University of Greenwich offers competitions, mentoring, bootcamps and accelerator programmes to help students and recent alumni launch, grow and develop business and social enterprise ideas.

• Find out how to develop your business

Wenta

Free business support and guidance, Wenta offers a comprehensive range of services to help individuals start or grow their businesses. They provide free business advice, and training to anyone in the UK.

• Find out what support is available