Resources
Access to the right information, reports and databases could help set your business apart from the crowd.
Through the BIPC, you can access free resources that will give you the information and knowledge to start or grow your business.
We have Business and Research Databases and expert support to help you take your next step.
Whether you are looking to turn your idea into a business or grow your current customer base, BIPC Tees Valley is simple and free to use.
Online business resources
Complete Business Reference Advisor (COBRA)
Access COBRA to explore:
- business factsheets and opportunity profiles
- sector reports
- legal guides
COBRA is an encyclopaedia of practical information for starting, running and managing a small business. It also contains hundreds of Business Opportunity Profiles. These will give you detailed, practical advice on types of businesses. COBRA contains all the information you need to turn your idea into a business.
You can access COBRA remotely using your Stockton-on-Tees Borough Library Card on the COBRA website.
Kompass
You can use Kompass to:
- contact clients
- research companies
- generate leads
Spanning 33 million companies based in 70 different countries, Kompass describes itself as the ultimate business directory. It is a great tool for generating leads and contacting new clients and you can customise the search function to focus on the clients you are looking to reach.
Access Kompass
Use the appropriate link from the following list to access Kompass:
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