The IBC is the professional body for all consultants and business advisers. Designed to raise standards of professional practice in support of better business performance, the Institute provides a development path for the profession, supported by high quality resources and a recognised qualification route. IBC offers those working or interested in business consulting a dynamic range of products and services, from specialist qualifications to tailored membership packages to those seeking procurement advice.

The Institute of Inventors is a voluntary, non-profit Inventors' Club, run by Professional Engineer Inventors, with help for all Private Inventors - evaluation of new ideas, gadgets and inventions, prototype drawings and development, patent specification, drawings and applications, licensing of intellectual property to maximise Inventors' chances of earning money on Inventions with merit.

The website provides clear explanations of all intellectual property-related issues (copyright, designs, patents and trade marks), with links to the relevant authorities. As the commercial arm of the UK Intellectual Property Office, they help business and publicly funded bodies take decisions about intellectual property (IP).

InvestinCornwall International is Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly’s inward investment agency for companies based outside of Europe. Invest in Cornwall International aims to assist companies and investors establish where opportunities exist in the county. It provides information to help companies make their decision to move and facilitates the process of setting up new offices, premises and operations.

Invest in Cornwall - UK & EU aims to target and attract inward investment in key sectors through a co-ordinated one stop service for businesses. The service brings together research and support activity for inward investment and promotes a clear and positive image of the county as a place to do business.