Useful Links

A selection of links to business websites and organisations that we think might interest you.

Advisory, Conciliation & Arbitration Service
Improving industrial relations.
www.acas.org.uk

Angels Den
Bringing investors and businesses together.
www.angelsden.co.uk

Business Link
Free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers.
www.businesslink.gov.uk

Citizens Advice
Providing independent advice on your rights.
www.adviceguide.org.uk

Companies House
Company information and registration.
www.companieshouse.gov.uk

The Daily Telegraph: Your Business
Bright ideas and professional advice for starting out or developing your business.
www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness

Debt Advice Network
Free and impartial advice.
www.debtadvicenetwork.org

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
The Government department responsible for small business and enterprise policy.
www.berr.gov.uk

everywoman
Business resource for female entrepreneurs and women business owners.
www.everywoman.com

The Federation of Small Businesses
A campaigning pressure group.
www.fsb.org.uk

Flexible Skills Bank
Small business recruitment.
www.flexibleskillsbank.co.uk

Footprint Bag
Fantastic eco-friendly shopping bags.
www.footprintbag.com

Frixo
Life traffic reports when you need them.
www.frixo.com

Life Coach Directory
Find a life coach in your area.
www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk

Lotus Foundations
Email, calendars, contacts, office productivity tools, network security, remote access, file and print sharing, backup and disaster recovery - all in a single package priced with the small business budget in mind.
www-01.ibm.com/software/lotus/foundations/

Manufacturers' Agents' Association of GB & Ireland
Information for Commercial / Sales Agents
www.themaa.co.uk

Microsoft
Small Business Centre.
www.microsoft.com/uk/smallbusiness

The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies
Support for start-ups, micro-businesses and the self-employed.
www.nfea.com

Pensions Advisory Service
Free information, advice and guidance on pensions.
www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk

Professional Contractors Group
Protecting and promoting the interests of freelance consultants and contractors. Their Guide to Freelancing offers advice on all aspects of running a business, download it here.
www.pcg.org.uk

Telegraph Business Club
Advice and information for small and medium-sized businesses.
www.telegraphbusinessclub.co.u

Work Wise
Working smarter – better living.
www.workwiseuk.org

Working Families
Find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.
www.workingfamilies.org.uk