Business & IP Centre Bristol

Calling all entrepreneurs!

Have you heard of the Business & IP Centre (BIPC)? 

They can support you if you want to start or develop a small business!

The BIPC are based in several libraries around Bristol: Central Library, Knowle Library, and Southmead Library.

You can access one to one sessions, workshops and webinars, e.g. website design, how to set yourself up as a Sole Trader or Limited Company, and much more! Click here to see what’s on: Business & IP Centre Bristol Events – 11 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

Through the BIPC, you can also access their digital resource, COBRA. It can be accessed with a library card at home or in the library through the website: Free access to business databases at our libraries.

COBRA has a huge list of “Business Opportunity Profiles” with details of training courses, legal considerations and everything you need to do to start up as self-employed etc. There are Profiles as diverse as artisan biscuit maker, toymaker, contract cleaner, driving instructor and tourist guide!

This is a great tool for anyone who is wondering how to set up in business and considering what opportunities might be available to them. If you would like a quick demonstration of the resource, or have any questions, do get in touch – BIPC are based in the Central Library on College Green.

Want to know more about BIPC?

Head to their webpage: Business & IP Centre: business resources

Or contact the team: BIPC@bristol.gov.uk