START-UPS
If you can't find what you are looking for on our website then here are some useful sites that could help you.
- 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. www.startups.co.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. www.princes-trust.org.uk
- A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses. www.newbusiness.co.uk
- Provides the latest information on how Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 who are looking to start their own business. www.accountingweb.co.uk
Business information
- 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. www.britishchambers.org.uk
- The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business. www.fsb.org.uk
- Home of the online version of the Yellow Pages. Search by keywords and browse by category. A hugely impressive site with massive investment. www.yell.com
- A website designed for the accountancy community providing accounting and taxation information. www.accountingweb.co.uk
Government
- This site aims to tell you "everything" about the UK government. www.gov.uk
- This provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information. beta.companieshouse.gov.uk
- The Department for Business Innovation and Skills. www.bis.gov.uk
- Government health and safety advice. www.hse.gov.uk
- This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It's updated regularly. www.statistics.gov.uk
Search engines
- The world's most used search engine www.google.co.uk
- Microsoft's popular search engine. www.bing.co.uk
- A very popular search engine. www.yahoo.co.uk
Business news
- Up to the minute news, information and analysis. www.ft.com
- Find the latest news on the BBC's website. www.bbc.co.uk
