The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)

Free support to new and existing businesses, or anyone with a business idea. 

The Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) provides support to business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors to start, run and grow their business. Business & IP Centre Doncaster (BIPC) is part of the BIPC National Network, led by the British Library.

Resources available within the library only.

Resource	Description
EMIS	A global database providing company, industry and economic information including company reports and financial statements.
Fame	UK company research solution. A comprehensive information on both public and private companies across the UK and Ireland.
Grantfinder	Enables you to identify funding, grants and loans to apply for. Featuring over 8,000 continuously updated funding opportunities.
IBISWorld	A global market research database providing statistics and expert analysis on industries, countries, consumers and companies.
Kompass	Global company information.
Local Data Online	Examine geographical trends, research local opportunities or competition.
Mintel	UK market research.

 

Resources available within and outside the library

Resource	Description
COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)	Explore business sectors, find business support and access information about trading legally.
Kompass	Global company information.