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  • Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy: Government department responsible for UK business
  • British Chambers of Commerce: Representing local business communities
  • Companies House: Official Government register of UK companies
  • UK Intellectual Property Office: Government body responsible for granting intellectual property rights
  • Money Claim Online: Online claiming facility from HM Courts Service
  • Acas: Employment relations organisation
  • Citizens Advice: Helping to resolve consumer issues
  • Contracts Finder: A free service for businesses, government buyers and the public
  • Get Safe Online: Protecting against internet threats
  • Office for National Statistics: National and local statistics online
  • Route Planner: Plan your journey routes within the UK and Europe
  • Salary Tax Calculator
  • Current and Historical Rate Tables: Xe

 

Cloud Accounting Software

  • Quickfile
  • Pandle
  • Clearbooks
  • Freeagent
  • Quickbooks
  • Xero
  • Kashflow

 

Start-Ups

  • startups.co.uk– This is aimed at SMEs. It has a clear and simple design and combines news with practical advice. There’s plenty of practical advice in a no-nonsense style.
  • princes-trust.org.uk– An independent organisation aiming to foster success in young people to start and develop their own businesses. Also hosts a national competition for start-ups to accelerate young business ideas. Free advice for 16- to 30-year-olds.
  • newbusiness.co.uk– A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses.
  • livewire.shell Provides the latest information on how Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 who are looking to start their own business.

Business Information

  • icaew.com– The Institute of Chartered Accountants website.
  • lawsociety.org.uk– The Law Society is the representative body for solicitors in England and Wales.
  • britishchambers.org.uk– This is the site of the British Chamber of Commerce, the national voice of local business providing a range of services including international trade, training and cost-effective commercial services.
  • fsb.org.uk– The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.
  • yell.com– Home of the online version of the Yellow Pages. Search by keywords and browse by category. A hugely impressive site with massive investment.
  • accountingweb.co.uk– A website designed for the accountancy community providing accounting and taxation information.
  • patent.gov.uk– The UK Patent Office

Government

  • direct.gov.uk– This site aims to tell you “everything” about the UK government.
  • hmrc.gov.uk– Advice for small businesses and those going self-employed. It’s surprisingly helpful and full of useful information.
  • gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-houseThis provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information.
  • bis.gov.uk– The Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
  • hse.gov.uk– Government health and safety advice.
  • statistics.gov.uk– This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It’s updated regularly.

Businesses For Sale

  • Businesses For Sale.com
  • Start in Business – businesses for sale
  • Daltons
  • Nationwide Businesses
  • Business Sale Report
  • Startups – businesses for sale
  • Avondale Group – Business Guides
  • Businesses for sale
  • Christie & Co

Business Start Up Advice

Wide ranging commercial small business advice sites with stacks of free advice…

  • Start In Business
  • co.uk
  • Start Your Own Business

Other useful start up sites…

  • Businesses and Self-employed – GOV.UK
  • Shell Livewire – Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 wanting to start up their own business.
  • Princes Trust – Independent help for 16-30 year olds in developing their own business.

Creative Thinking

  • Think Smart
  • MindJet: Mind mapping software
  • Enchanted Mind
  • The Daily Motivator – Thought for the day, have it emailed to you every day.

Debt Collection & Management

  • Her Majesty’s Courts Service – Money claim online.
  • Guide to Late Payment of Commerical Debts (interest) Act 1998
  • Insolvency Service
  • Citizens Advice Guide To Debt
  • Consumer Credit Counselling Service
  • National DebtLine

Employment Related

  • Department for Work & Pensions
  • Bank Holidays
  • British Employment Law
  • Employers: Preventing discrimination
  • Equality and Human Rights Commission
  • Working, Jobs & Pensions – GOV.UK
  • Flexible Working
  • ACAS
  • Employment Tribunals Online
  • Trade Unions Congress

General Business Assistance

  • Federation Of Small Businesses – The leading political lobby for British small business.
  • Department for Business Innovation & Skills
  • British Standards Institute
  • Companies House
  • British Franchise Association
  • Institute Of Directors
  • Confederation Of British Industry
  • British Chambers
  • Trade Association Forum

Grants

  • co.uk
  • Grants Online
  • GrantsNet

Health & Safety

  • Health & Safety Executive – Government health & safety advice.
  • British Safety Council
  • Health & Safety Books
  • First Aid At Work
  • Health and Safety at Work – GOV.UK
  • Watch Your Step

Imports and Exports

  • HM Customs and Excise uktrade info site – Authoritative and up to date knowledge on UK imports and exports.
  • Export Credits Guarantee Department – The UK’s official export credit agency.
  • British Exporters Association
  • Institute Of Export
  • UK Trade & Investment

Information Technology

  • Microsoft Knowledge Base – A searchable technical support database that will help you when things go wrong with Microsoft products.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Download: Great download site.
  • ZDNet Downloads – For FREE software downloads.
  • WinDrivers – One-stop source for device drivers, anti-virus updates and security patches.
  • PC World – The online store
  • Winzip – The zip file utility for windows.
  • PC Mechanic – Reference site for PC users.
  • Get Safe Online – Protect yourself against internet threats.

Law

  • Online UK Legislation – The full text of all new Public General Acts since 1988 are available via these Web Pages and updated regularly.
  • Law Society Of England and Wales
  • Law Society Of Scotland
  • Competition and Markets Authority
  • Trading Standards
  • Data Protection/Freedom Of Information(Information Commissioners Office)

Local Directories

  • Online Yellow Pages
  • com
  • Scoot
  • Thomsons
  • Linkedin
  • TouchLocal

Marketing

  • Marketing Law
  • Chartered Institute Of Marketing
  • Direct Marketing Association
  • Academy Of Marketing
  • Direct Selling Association
  • Advertising Standards Authority
  • Royal Mail
  • Marketing UK
  • Marketing Survival Kit
  • eCustomerServiceWorld

For marketing lists…

  • Marketing File
  • PLUS Markets
  • Prospect Locator
  • D&B

News

  • Financial Times
  • Daily Telegraph
  • Times Online
  • The Guardian
  • BBC
  • ITN
  • Sky News
  • Reuters
  • co.uk
  • Number 10 – News straight from the horse’s mouth
  • The Economist
  • The Sun!

Pensions & Investments

  • Financial Conduct Authority
  • State Pension Forecast
  • The Pension Service (Dept for Work and Pensions)
  • Pensions Ombudsman
  • Stakeholder Pensions

Raising Finance

  • British Business Angels Association
  • British Venture Capital Association
  • Mortgages for business

Stock markets

  • Stock Exchange
  • Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
  • FTSE
  • Dow Jones
  • Nasdaq

Training

  • The Open University
  • Department for Education
  • Investors In People
  • Apprenticeships
  • Training Zone

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