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ACAS – Advisory Conciliation and
Arbitration Service
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Help with employment disputes.
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Asset Backed Finance Association
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Online introduction to factoring, discounting and asset based finance.
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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Provides advice on choosing an accountant.
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Aurora Women's Network
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Help for Women who own their own businesses.
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Banking Code Standards Board
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Monitors compliance with the banking codes to ensure a fair deal for business customers.
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Banking liaison Group
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Online guide on late payment issues.
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Better Payment Practice Group
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Calculator for calculating statutory interest on late payment.
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British Association of Women Entrepreneurs
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non-profit professional organisation for UK based women business owners.
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British Chamber of Commerce
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Management support for all business through local Chambers of Commerce.
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British Venture Capital Association
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Advises on how to go about getting venture capital and who to approach.
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BSI Group
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Information on inspection standards, product testing, Kitemark accreditation.
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Business Link
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Support advice and information for businesses.
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Charge Checker
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Business software to assist you to check your bank charges.
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Companies House
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Provides information and guidance on the obligations of operating a Limited company.
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Criminal Records Bureau
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Check applicants or business contacts records.
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Department of Trade and Industry
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This site has a section on small businesses with good statistical information.
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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Replaced the DTI - provides information on employment matters.
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Department of Work and Pensions
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Responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda.
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Disability Rights Commission
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An independent body established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
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Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate
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The Inspectorate carries out routine inspections of agencies and investigates complaints about agency conduct.
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Enterprise Insight
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Useful links to entrepreneur sites and list of Insight events.
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Equality Direct
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Easy access to authoritative advice on a wide range of equality issues.
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European Federation of Black Women Business Owners
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Information for black women business owners.
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Federation of Small Business
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General help for small business through membership.
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The Finance and Leasing Association
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For information about leasing.
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Financial Ombudsmans Service
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A free independent service for solving disputes with financial services companies.
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Financial Service Authority
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Independent body that regulates the Financial Services Industry in the UK.
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The Forum of Private Business
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Lobbies to create a better political and economic environment for small and medium sized businesses in the UK.
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Health and Safety Executive
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Information on regulations businesses must comply with.
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HM Revenue & Customs
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News and information on tax, insurance matters and VAT registration within the UK.
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HM Treasury
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Information about the UK economy, including comparisons of independent forecasts and general economic indicators.
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Home Business Alliance
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Information and advice about running a business from your home.
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Institute of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales)
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Professional body for accountants and other help in selecting one in your area.
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Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
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Provides advice on the role of being a Company Secretary in a Limited company.
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Institute of Directors
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Membership organisation for company Directors, useful information section and London meeting room facilities.
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Lawyers for Your Business Scheme
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Money Facts Helping you make informed decision on your finances.
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Money Facts
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Helping you make informed decision on your finances.
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National Solicitors' Network
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Assistance with finding the right Solicitor for your business.
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Office of Fair Trading
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Business information and explanations of some of the laws that might affect you and your business.
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Princes Trust
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Schemes to help change young peoples lives aimed at 14 - 30 year olds.
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Recruitment & Employment Confederation
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Professional body dedicated to representing the interests of the UK recruitment industry.
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Reduce the Use
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Bringing small businesses into the environment.
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Scottish Enterprise Agency
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Help for businesses in Scotland.
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Small Business Bureau
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Ensuring that the voice of the SME sector is heard.
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Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative
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Sets the standards for small business learning and support.
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The Information Commissioner
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Information to help you achieve compliance with the data protection legislation.
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Trade Association Forum
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Provides info about UK trade associations and business sectors.
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Trading Standards
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Advice that relates to specific regulations to ensure that you are trading under the right licenses.
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Women in Rural Enterprise
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Networking and business club set up to help women in rural enterprises.
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