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Supporting Businesses

Making sure businesses are in the best position to build their success.

The CIPs team offers training and support for business people at every stage. Whether you want to start a business or build your exisiting business, we have the expertise to help you turn your business dreams into reality.

See some of our success stories

Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, or you’re already trading and looking for ways of growing, CIPs can help you achieve your goal. We have helped thousands of people and their businesses through a wide variety of services – many of which are available at no cost, thanks to our funders.

If you’re working in the creative sector, or you’re interested in how new technology can benefit you, we have initiatives aimed specifically at you. We also have the UK’s first Women’s Business Centre which has recently been awarded Flagship of the Year status by Prowess UK. We are also at the forefront of the environmental agenda, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint..

For information an any of these initiatives, click on the links or contact us directly at info@cipsonline.com or call 020 8522 5700

We offer support through a wide range of delivery methods and the following programmes:

Easy2Learn

The Discovery Lab

Women's Business Centre

Skills for Climate Change

Some of our projects and initiatives:

  • Newham College of Further Education
  • London Borough of Newham
  • European Union, European Regional Development Fund
  • London Development Agency
  • European Union, European Social Fund
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Skills Funding Agency
  • European Investment Fund