Client resources - business tools and information
Business Links
For Jones & Partners, getting to know our clients and their businesses
is the most important part of what we do,that’s how we know!
is the most important part of what we do,that’s how we know!
Links to a range of helpful websites for business owners and start-ups
Business Links
| Stratus | 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. |
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| Prince’s trust | 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. |
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| newbusiness.co.uk | A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses. |
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| Shell Start up Engine UK | In partnership with Unreasonable Group (Unreasonable), the programme focuses on scale and growth-stage start-ups that are best placed to accelerate a fair and just energy transition, improve access to energy and help consumers make smarter energy choices. |
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| J4B | 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. |
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| Tools and Guidance for Businesses and Self-employed | Practical UK government advice for businesses and individuals in the UK. |
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| Innovate UK | Innovate UK support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. |
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| British Chamber of Commerce | 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. | |
| Federation of Small Business | The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business. | |
| confederation of British industry | A confederation of British firms and trade associations with common priority and shared vision. | |
| The uk Business Angels Association | The Trade Body for Angel and Early Stage Investing. | |
| Intellectual Property Office | The UK Patent Office. | |
| Department for Business and Trade – GOV.UK | This replaced the Department for International Trade in 2023. | |
| National Statistics | This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It’s updated regularly. | |
| Xero | Accounting software service. | |
| FreeAgent | Accounting software service. | |
| Mettle | Banking service. | |
| Receipt Bank | Accounting software service. | |
| Sage | Accounting software service. | |
| Quickbooks | Accounting software service. | |
| Starling Bank | Banking service. | |
| Metro Bank | Banking service. | |
| UK Gov Website | GOV.UK is the website for the UK government. It’s the best place to find government services and information. | |
| HM Revenue&Customs | Advice for small businesses and those going self-employed. | |
| HMRC Employment Status Indicator | Check employment status for tax | |
| Companies House Services | Search the register for company information you are looking for. | |
| The Pension service | This will enable you to obtain your State Pension Forecast as well as access to other useful calculators. | |
| The Charity commission | Manage and start up a charity | |
| Financial Times | Up to the minute news, information and analysis. | |
| BBC News | Find the latest news on the BBC’s website. | |
| The Wall Street Journal | Leading the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world | |
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