Start-ups | |
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Startups | 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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Business Information | |
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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. |
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Federation
of Small Business | The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for
British small business. |
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Confederation of British Industry | A confederation of British firms and trade associations with common
priority and shared vision |
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The UK Business Angels
Association | The Trade
Body for Angel and Early Stage Investing |
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Intellectual Property Office | The UK Patent Office |
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Department for International Trade | The UK Patent Office |
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National
Statistics | This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It’s updated
regularly. |
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Government | |
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UK Gov Website | This site aims to tell you everything about the
UK government. |
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HM Revenue & Customs | A really excellent site. Advice for small
businesses and those going self-employed. It’s surprisingly helpful and full
of useful information. |
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HMRC Employment Status Indicator | Check employment status for tax |
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Companies House services | Search the register for company information to
are looking for. |
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The
Pension Service | This will enable you to obtain your State Pension
Forecast as well as access to other useful calculators. |
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The Charity Commission | Manage and start up a charity |
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Business News | |
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Financial
Times | If it’s not in the FT…….Up
to the minute news, information and analysis. |
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BBC News | Find the latest news on the BBC’s website. |
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The Wall
Street Journal | Leading
the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world |
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Search Engines | |
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Google
Search | The world’s most used search engine |
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Microsoft
Bing | Microsoft’s popular search engine. |
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Yahoo | A very popular search engine. |
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