Small Business Freebies

There are several freebies available for small businesses including:

1. Free business advice: The UK government offers free business advice through initiatives like the Growth Hub, which provides support and guidance for small businesses.
   
   

2. Free software and tools: Many software providers offer free or reduced-cost solutions for small businesses, including accounting software, project management tools, and marketing automation platforms.
   
   

3. Free online training and resources: Many organisations and websites offer free online training and resources, including the Open University & the Small Business Academy.
   
   

4. Free mentoring and coaching: Some organisations, such as the Prince's Trust, offer free mentoring and coaching services to help small business owners develop their skills and grow their businesses.
   
   

5. Free business events and workshops: Many organisations host free business events and workshops, such as the Enterprise Nation, where small business owners can network, learn new skills, and connect with potential customers.
   
   

6. Free business grants: There are a number of grants available for small businesses in the UK, search Grantify. For a range of grant and loan options, try Gov.UK Finance and  support for your business.
   
   

7. Free legal advice: Some organisations, such as the Law Advice Network, offer free legal advice and support for small business owners.
   
   

8. Free Tax Advice:  Tax Aid is a charity that helps people on low incomes (less than 20k a year) when they get into trouble with their tax affairs.
   
   

9.  HMRC Business Resources: HMRC provides a number of useful guides, resources and videos to help small business conduct their financial governance efficiently and compliantly.

10.  Small Business Sustainability Hub: The Federation of self-employed and small business provides free advice and information on environmental sustainability.
    
    

It's important to research and carefully evaluate each opportunity to ensure it's a good fit for your business's needs and goals.

Here are some free software options for small businesses.

1. Free Google Account: Google provides a range of productivity tools, including email, online storage, and document editing, all in one place. If you don't need to have a branded email address, the free google account provides a lot of productivity tools in one place.
   
   

2. Trello: Trello is a project management tool that helps businesses organise and prioritise tasks and projects.
   
   

3. Hootsuite: Hootsuite is a social media management tool that helps businesses manage and schedule their social media posts.
   
   

4. Slack: Slack is a communication platform that helps teams collaborate and communicate in real-time.
   
   

5. Canva: Canva is a graphic design tool that helps businesses create professional-looking designs for their marketing materials.
   
   

6. Pixabay: Pixabay is a free stock photography and royalty-free stock media website. It also integrates seamlessly with Canva to provide additional editing tools in keeping with your brand.
   
   

7. FreshBooks: FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting and invoicing tool that helps businesses manage their finances and invoicing.
   
   

8. Mailchimp: Mailchimp is an email marketing tool that helps businesses create and send newsletters, promotional emails, and other marketing materials.
   
   

9. Friday CRM: Friday CRM is a 'free for life' (but there is a note about a deadline coming soon) customer relationship/contact management system.
   
   

10. Bitrix24: Bitrix24 offers a free version of its cloud based 'all in one' software, including project management, contact centre, marketing, website and case management tools.

It's important to research and compare each software option to determine the best fit for your business's needs and goals. Many software providers also offer paid plans with additional features and support. 

If you are running a not for profit or charity, there are more free software products on offer through Tech Soup. 

It's also always worth asking for discounts as a small business, not for profit or charity - if you don't ask, you don't get!

There are a variety of free business resources available in the UK that can help entrepreneurs and small business owners to start, grow, and manage their businesses. Here are a few examples:

1. Government resources: GovUK provides a range of free resources to help businesses, including guidance on starting a business, managing finances, hiring employees, and complying with regulations. The government's Business Support website is a good place to start.
   
   

2. Business organisations: There are many business organisations that offer free resources, advice, and support to their members. Examples include the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), & the Institute of Directors (IoD).
   
   

3. Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs): LEPs are local partnerships between businesses and local government that aim to promote economic growth and create jobs. Many LEPs offer free resources and support to local businesses, including advice on funding and grants.
   
   

4. Business support programmes: There are a variety of free business support programmes available, including those provided by the government, universities, and private sector organisations. Examples include the Start Up Loans programme, which provides low-interest loans and mentoring to new businesses, and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme, which offers business education and support.
   
   

5. Online resources: There are many free online resources available to UK businesses, including business news websites, online forums, and social media groups. Examples include Business Insider, Entrepreneur, & LinkedIn groups for business owners.
   
   

By taking advantage of these resources, entrepreneurs and small business owners can access the information and support they need to succeed.