The Small Business Service
- Offers information on a range of services provided by the DTI specifically to help small businesses.
- http://www.dti.gov.uk/bbf/small-business/
ByteStart
- 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.
- http://www.bytestart.co.uk
Mental Health Business
- Focal point for UK-based projects involved in developing entrepreneurial activities among those with mental health conditions.
- http://www.mhb.org.uk/myphp/index.php
AXA4Business
- News, information and resources for small businesses from AXA.
- http://www.axa4business.co.uk
4SME
- Online publication for small medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporating advice, discussion, information for seasoned businesspeople and startups alike.
- http://www.4sme.co.uk
Union Of Small Businesses
- Startup and business information for Small Businesses.
- http://www.uosb.co.uk
Tips for a Tenner
- Downloadable ebooks covering various information technology subjects, press management, marketing and exhibiting at tradeshows.
- http://www.bizclass.co.uk/tipsforatenner/index.htm
Forum4Business
- An online community forum for UK SME business.
- http://www.forum4business.com
e-Co
- An SME community resource providing news, information and expert advice for UK small businesses.
- http://www.e-co.co.uk
Business Gateway
- Provides online advice and information on a range of issues for both start up and existing businesses.
- http://www.bgateway.com
The Small Business Community Forums
- A vendor independent interactive portal dedicated exclusively to small business.
- http://www.smallbusinessforums.org
Growing Business Awards
- An awards scheme for start up small businesses in the UK (those with between one and 500 employees).
- http://www.growingbusinessawards.co.uk
Microsoft bCentral
- Miscrosoft's small business resources portal, covering technology, marketing, finance, administration and legal issues.
- http://www.bcentral.co.uk
Business Bureau (UK)
- Useful advice and information on starting up and running a small business. Articles, guides and links.
- http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.uk/
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.
- http://www.smarterwork.com/
The Institute of Business Advisers
- Non-profit making institute which specialises in helping small firms. Information, branch lists and details of services on offer.
- http://www.iba.org.uk/
Small Business Guide
- SME portal sponsored by Lloyds TSB. News, information and directory.
- http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk
Federation of Small Businesses
- Protecting, promoting, and furthering the interests of the self-employed and small business sector.
- http://www.fsb.org.uk/
Better Business
- Resources for microbusinesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers.
- http://www.better-business.co.uk/
smallbusiness|europe
- 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.
- http://www.smallbusinesseurope.org/
LiveWIRE
- Help and advice on starting your own business, with essential business kit and a competition; sponsored by Shell.
- http://www.shell-livewire.org/