Links for Business

Information for businesses and links to business information.

Information for Business Start Ups

Start-ups
Start-ups	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.
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.
Newbusiness.co.uk	A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses.
Shell Start-ups 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.
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.
Tools and Guidance for Businesses and Self-employed	Practical UK government advice for businesses and individuals in the UK.
Innovate UK	Innovate UK support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions.

General Business Information

Business Information
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.
Federation of Small Business	The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.
Confederation of British Industry	A confederation of British firms and trade associations with common priority and shared vision.
The UK Business Angels Association	The Trade Body for Angel and Early Stage Investing.
Intellectual Property Office	The UK Patent Office.
Department for Business and Trade	Support for businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
National Statistics	This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It’s updated regularly.

Financial and Accounting

Financial & Accounting
Xero	Accounting software service.
FreeAgent	Accounting software service.
Mettle	Banking service.
Dext	Accounting software service.
Sage	Accounting software service.
Quickbooks	Accounting software service.
Starling Bank	Banking service.
Metro Bank	Banking service.

Government

Government
UK Gov Website	This site aims to tell you everything about the UK government.
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.
HMRC Employment Status Indicator	Check employment status for tax.
Companies House services	Search the register for company information to are looking for.
The Pension Service	This will enable you to obtain your State Pension Forecast as well as access to other useful calculators.
The Charity Commission	Manage and start up a charity.

Business News Providers

Business News
Financial Times	If it’s not in the FT… Up to the minute news, information and analysis.
BBC News	Find the latest news on the BBC’s website.
The Wall Street Journal	Leading the way in chronicling the rise of industries in America and around the world.
Accountancy Today	A source of business information for accountants.

Search Engines

Search Engines
Google Search	The world’s most used search engine.
Microsoft Bing	Microsoft’s popular search engine.
Yahoo	A very popular search engine.
DuckDuckGo	A search engine that protects your privacy while you search.