Useful links
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ACAS Advisory Services
Information about the role of the service and how to get advisory help from ACAS in the case of disputes.
www.acas.org.uk
Better Payment Practice Group
On-line guide to help suppliers and buyers deal with the issue of late payment.
www.payontime.co.uk
Bizwise
Varied on-line advice and information for small businesses.
www.bizwise.co.uk
British Bankers Association
A not-for-profit organisation that represents the banking industry in the UK. Practical banking information on the website’s Small Business Webpages specifically for small businesses.
www.bba.org.uk
British Chamber Of Commerce
Management support for any business anywhere in the UK. Details of the Chambers services and help with finding your nearest accredited Chamber.
www.britishchambers.org.uk
British Standards
Gives detailed information about inspections standards, product testing, and Kitemark accreditation.
www.bsi.org.uk
British Venture Capital Association
Represents virtually every major source of UK venture capital. Advice on how to go about getting venture capital and who to approach. www.bvca.co.uk Business Link A guide to Business Link services.
www.businessadviceonline.org
Busy Girl
Busygirl is a business technology network of over 3,000 corporate and entrepreneurial women.
www.busygirl.co.uk
Confederation Of British Industry
Aims to ensure that Government, the European Commission and the wider business community understand the needs of British business.
www.cbi.org.uk
Companies House
All limited companies in the UK are registered at Companies House, an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. There are more than 2 million limited companies registered in Great Britain, and more than 300,000 new companies are incorporated each year.
www.companies-house.gov.uk
Companies Limited
This site provides you with all the necessary information that you will require to register a limited company in England and Wales.
www.companies-limited.co.uk
Department for Culture Media and Sport
East London Small Business Centre
Business startup and support in East London
www.goeast.org
Equality Direct
Access to advice on a wide range of equality issues.
www.equalitydirect.org.uk
Export Trade Directory
Useful export sales leads.
www.tradeuk.com
Every Woman
Community site for women in business. Offers information, advice and support to women who are starting-up or growing their own business.
www.everywoman.co.uk
Federation of Small Businesses.
With over 200,000 members, the FSB is the largest organisation representing small and medium sized businesses in the UK. Members can obtain free business banking via the co-operative bank.
www.fsb.co.uk
Forum Of Private Business
Find out how FPB can fight for and support your business. Includes on-line membership.
www.fpb.co.uk
Greenwich Enterprise Board
Haringey Council
Haringey Council
www.haringey.gov.uk
InBiz Ltd
Start-up support programmes. The opportunity to get your business up and running without affecting your benefit payments. Training and Advice www.inbiz.co.uk Industrial Common Ownership Fund (ICOF) ICOF provides loan finance to not-for-profit social & co-operative enterprises.
www.icof.co.uk
The Insolvency Service
Information and a searchable database for and about Insolvency Practitioners.
www.insolvency.gov.uk
j4B Grants
Search for Government grants.
www.j4b.co.uk
LDA Creative London
Learndirect
Learndirect offers high quality learning at a time, place and pace to suit you.
www.learndirect.co.uk
Livewire
Information about the scheme, which helps to develop the businesses of 16-30 year olds.
www.shell-livewire.org
London 2012
London 2012 (Olympics)
www.london2012.com
Princes Trust
Details about getting involved in the scheme, which helps 14-30 year olds, improve skills, confidence and ambition.
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Real Deal
A useful site giving information and tips for people wanting to start a business.
www.channel4.com/realdeal
Startups.co.uk
Startups.co.uk is a new website dedicated to inspiring entrepreneurs and helping them start and grow successful businesses.
www.startups.co.uk
Technology Means Business
A network of accredited advisers who provide smaller firms with integrated business and ICT advice.
www.technologymeansbusiness.org.uk
Up & Running
Advice and information to those new to setting up in business
www.up-and-running.co.uk
Young Enterprise
Details on how businesses can become involved in the scheme, as well as guidance for students and teachers.
www.young-enterprise.org.uk
