Banking Services

Your bank can give you advice, support and contacts. They can advise you on opening your account, how to run the account, how to set up your Business Plan and how to make and receive international payments. Most banks have small-business advisers who can help you set up and run your company. Some will have export advisers who can offer specific advice.

Contact your local bank and ask if they can offer your company any benefits or discounts during your participation in the programme.

Free Advice and Support

Rotary International

All Rotary Clubs in the UK support Achievers International as one of their 'Preferred Projects'.  Schools that are taking part in Achievers are encouraged to contact their local Rotary club to seek advice and assistance on running a business, accessing video conferencing facilities and finding local suppliers and manufacturers of goods.  Schools may be invited to make presentations to their local clubs on activities in the programme, and they can ask Rotarians to visit their school to offer advice.  See The RIBI web site for more details on how your Club can help.

Chamber of Commerce

There are world wide, national and local branches of Chamber of Commerce.  They can provide school companies with comprehensive lists of local businesses, and lots of advice from the members of their network.

Enterprise Companies and Business Advice Centres

Offer advice and support to new and developing companies.  They will be able to offer contact names and free advice on several aspects of business, particularly on business plans and marketing your company.

Export Advisers

In your area there will be a group of experts in the field of export.  They can offer specific advice on exporting, duties, freight carriers and international trade.

Local Government Business Departments