Running an upholstery business requires far more than excellent practical skills. Throughout the Festival, visitors will also be able to access approachable advice about starting, managing and developing a creative business.

Representatives from the British Library’s Business & IP Centre network will explain the free support available to business owners, including workshops, consultations, intellectual-property information and access to specialist business and market research. The national BIPC network now operates through more than 70 libraries around the UK. (British Library)

Clare from Her Business Counts will also offer friendly, practical accountancy guidance for self-employed people and small-business owners. Her Business Counts specialises in tax, bookkeeping and accounting support for women in business, combining an approachable service with Clare’s previous experience at a Big Four accountancy firm. (herbusinesscounts.co.uk)

Come armed with your questions about business planning, bookkeeping, tax, protecting your ideas or finding reliable information about your market.