Business support in libraries

Business support in libraries

​The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business.

Part of the British Library Business & IP Centre national network, it runs workshops, webinars and information and advice sessions on:

• self-employment
• intellectual property

Start-up Day 2026

Start-up Day is back on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Kettering Library, 9.30am to 14.30pm. The event is sponsored by North Northamptonshire Council.

​Many of us have brilliant ideas for businesses that we haven’t acted on, and the Business & IP Centre National Network have a wealth of resources to support and inspire budding entrepreneurs to take the first step to turning their brilliant idea into a business.

​Activities on the day include talks and networking to help you on the way with your business journey. Visit for all or part of the day.

​Secure your place today on Eventbrite and take your first step toward building a successful business in Northamptonshire. Let’s turn your idea into reality!

Start Your Business in North Northamptonshire

A programme to support small businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone thinking of starting their own business in North Northamptonshire.

Find out more about the programme.

Subscribe

Find a comprehensive list of subscription resources and useful business websites on our online reference page.

Business guides

To help you start and grow your business, the British Library’s Business & IP Centre business guides - start-up toolkit, business plan template, guides to intellectual property, market research and different industries - are also available to download for free.

Last updated 05 October 2026