Special help available for certain sectors and groups
This section aims to provide help and information for certain industry sectors and those with special needs who are trying to start up in business.
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Agrilink
Directory of web sites covering all forms of agricultural services from grain brokers to world-wide market prices
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Animal exports and imports
Authoritative source of information on trade in animals and animal products
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Bed and Breakfast
Help on starting and running a B&B with information and links
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Co-active
Co-operative development agency offering free business advice and support for social enterprises in Devon and Cornwall
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FPD Savills
Range of local, national and international agricultural property services
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Grants for the Arts
Details of grants available for artists and arts organisations. Includes application forms.
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Inventors
A Business Link site devised specially for inventors, with many useful contacts, including product testing, patents and trade marks.
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Prime
Support for people aged over 50 to start their own businesses, including information, mentoring and loans
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Profunding
Funding information service specifically designed for non-profit organisations. Subscription only, but a free trial available to test its coverage
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Rural Payments Agency
The Rural Payments Agency has taken over from the Intervention Board. It is the single paying agency responsible for CAP schemes in England and for certain schemes throughout the UK.
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Shell LiveWire
Aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information and advice for 16-30 year-olds to start and develop their own businesses. Also hosts a national competition for new business start-ups.
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The Hub
Online forum where young people and businesses can exchange ideas, plus monthly meetings across the county
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The Prince's Trust
Help for 18-30 year olds to start their own business with low interest loans, test marketing grants and specialist advice and support.
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UK Business Park
Business news on UK industry sectors
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UK Tourism Industry
Supporting the business of tourism in the UK
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