If you can't find what you are looking for on our website then here are some useful sites that could help you.

• Start-Ups
• Business Information
• Government
• Search Engines
• Business News
• Accountancy

Accounts

• www.startups.co.uk
  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.


• www.princes-trust.org.uk
  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.


• www.newbusiness.co.uk
  A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses.


• www.shell-livewire.org
  Provides the latest information on how Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 who are looking to start their own business.


• www.j4b.co.uk
  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.

Business information

• www.britishchambers.org.uk
  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.


• www.fsb.org.uk
  The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.


• www.yell.com
  Home of the online version of the Yellow Pages. Search by keywords and browse by category. A hugely impressive site with massive investment.


• www.accountingweb.co.uk
  A website designed for the accountancy community providing accounting and taxation information.

Government

• www.gov.uk
  This site aims to tell you "everything" about the UK government.


• www.hmrc.gov.uk
  Advice for small businesses and those going self-employed. It's surprisingly helpful and full of useful information.


• www.companies-house.gov.uk
  This provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information.


• www.bis.gov.uk
  The Department for Business Innovation and Skills.


• www.hse.gov.uk
  Government health and safety advice.


• www.statistics.gov.uk
  This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It's updated regularly.

Search engines

• www.google.co.uk
  The world's most used search engine


• www.bing.co.uk
  Microsoft's popular search engine.


• www.yahoo.co.uk
  A very popular search engine.

Business news

• www.ft.com
  Up to the minute news, information and analysis.


• www.bbc.co.uk
  Find the latest news on the BBC's website.

Accountancy

• www.accaglobal.com
  Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.


• www.icaew.com
  Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales