Ask an Expert at the British LibraryApply now for the chance to have a free one-to-one business advice session with one of our experts; receive inspiration and practical advice on developing your idea. Our partners give a few hours each month to work with those business people that they can help the most; places are not guaranteed on application. The experts Rachel Elnaugh
Sam Gyimah
Kresse Wesling
Mark Sheahan
Helen Parkins Starting or already running a new business and worried about the legal side of things? Concerned about 'red tape', but not sure where to start? Helen is a qualified solicitor turned small business advisor. She has been advising for nearly twenty years and is known for her friendly and practical approach to the law. Find out more and apply |
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Looking to expand your business but concerned about achieving sustainable growth? Learn from the experiences of Rachel Elnaugh. At 24 Rachel developed the experiences brand Red Letter Days on a shoestring budget and went on to generate over £100million in turnover. 
Are you seeking funding? Sam can provide you with essential tips and advice on funding sources, how to prepare for pitches and who's best for your business idea. Having steered two successful companies he understands the issues all budding entrepreneurs have to battle with. 
Thinking about breaking into environmental business? Kresse Wesling is a young Canadian eco-entrepreneur with three successful ethical businesses under her belt, including Bio-Supplies, who provide biodegradable packaging for the food industry. 
Are you an inventor with an idea in need of a patent, or in search of the right licensing agreement? Meet with our Inventor in Residence, Mark Sheahan. Mark specialises in easy-open, child-resistant dispensing closures for the packaging industry.