Useful Links

 

 

Professional bodies

We have at least one member of staff who belongs to at least one of these organisations

www.cipfa.org.uk
www.att.org.uk
www.aat.org.uk
www.iab.org.uk
www.icpa.org.uk

 
Start-Ups
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.
 
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.
 
A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses.
 
Offers a simple 4-step grant search service. It has comprehensive, up-to-date information on business grants currently available in only a few seconds. It contains regional information on around 5,000 capital grants.
 
Practical advice for business (managed by the DTI).
 
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.
 
The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.
 
The UK Patent Office
 
Government
 
Advice for small businesses and those going self-employed. It's surprisingly helpful and full of useful information.
 
This provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information.
 
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform is the government department responsible for UK business.
 
Government health and safety advice.