By Aaron Hurst on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The advice on offer will depend on whether the small business associations are national or local, focused on one specific industry (such as a trade association) or a generalist (e.g. a chamber of commerce).

For readers interested in taking advantage of the support offered by such groups, here is our list of UK small business organisations – many of whom we regularly work with when creating our advice articles and guides.

Any additions or updates gratefully received. See our contact details section to get in touch.

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UK small business associations

UK business networking groups

UK trade associations

Other SME business groups and resources

UK small business associations

Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed

Website: ipse.co.ukMission: Empowering, protecting and connecting our members for success, making IPSE the association of choice for the self-employed.Description: IPSE is a not-for-profit association that represents freelancers, consultants, contractors and others following the self-employment route. Benefits of membership include: tax and legal helplines, contract review service, discounts and deals on third-party services such as insurance, a group pension offer,

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