Network of Business & IP (Intellectual Property) Centres is operated by the British Library. It is an expanding initiative which provides resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Network offers market research, various workshops and development advise. Through this network the British Library offers funding possibilities. There are 13 Network of Business & IP Centres around the UK.

Network joins the world of archiving with business matters. It offeres access to broad knowledge on entrepreneurship through sharing archived annual reports, patents, and data for over 144 million UK and global companies.