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The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) - http://www.berr.gov.uk/
Offers information on a range of services provided by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform specifically to help small businesses. |
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Federation of Small Businesses - http://www.fsb.org.uk/
Protecting, promoting, and furthering the interests of the self-employed and small business sector. |
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Business Gateway - http://www.bgateway.com
Provides online advice and information on a range of issues for both start up and existing businesses. |
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LiveWIRE - http://www.shell-livewire.org/
Help and advice on starting your own business, with essential business kit and a competition; sponsored by Shell. |
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smallbusiness|europe - http://www.smallbusinesseurope.org/
Organisation seeking to maximise the interests of UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at the European level by strengthening the dialogue between UK SMEs and the decision-makers in Brussels. |
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SmallBizPod - http://www.smallbizpod.co.uk/
Provides information, advice, and case studies for people wanting to start and grow businesses in the UK. It includes podcasts, news, interviews and startup tips. |
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Women Unlimited - http://www.women-unlimited.co.uk
Offers articles, inspiration, events and training to support entrepreneurs on their journey. |
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Small Business Guide - http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Resource for start ups and small companies, offering free guides, tips, news, and a forum. |
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Growing Business Awards - http://gba.realbusiness.co.uk/
An awards scheme for start up small businesses in the UK (those with between one and 500 employees). |
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Better Business - http://www.better-business.co.uk/
Resources for microbusinesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers. |
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Smarterwork.Com - http://www.smarterwork.com
Service facilitating virtual teams by matching businesses with freelance contractors and offering virtual office services, a secure on-line payment platform and performance guarantees. |
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ByteStart - http://www.bytestart.co.uk
Provides over 500 articles on how to set up a business in the UK, including startup tips, business planning help and guidance on how to set up a company. |
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LaunchLab - http://www.launchlab.co.uk
Provides information and advice to people who want to start a business in the UK. |
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The Small Business Community Forums - http://www.smallbusinessforums.org/
A vendor independent interactive portal dedicated exclusively to small business. |
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AXA4Business - http://www.axa.co.uk/axa4business/
Provides news, information, advice and resources for small businesses from AXA. |
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A1 Business Forums UK - http://www.a1businessforums.co.uk
A forum and community for questions, help, advice and support for small businesses based in the UK. |
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Setting up your business - http://www.settingupyourbusiness.co.uk/
Offers tips and advice on setting up a business, whether as self employed or as a limited company. |
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Union Of Small Businesses - http://www.uosb.co.uk
Startup and business information for Small Businesses. |
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http://www.4sme.co.uk - http://www.4sme.co.uk
Online publication for small medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporating advice, discussion, information for seasoned businesspeople and startups alike. |
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Microsoft Business Centre - http://www.microsoft.com/uk/smallbusiness/
Miscrosoft's small business resources portal, covering technology, marketing, finance, administration and legal issues. |