Useful Business Links

Business Information & Services

Confederation of British Industry – represents companies from all sectors of UK business; forum for ideas, best practice and networking.

Institute of Directors – advice, training and networking nationwide for company directors. http://www.iod.com

Better Payment Practice Group – advice and information about getting paid on time.

British Standards Institute – guidance and publications relating to all British Standards. http://www.bsigroup.co.uk/

British Chambers of Commerce – a national network of quality-accredited Chambers which are local, independent, non-profit making and non party-political. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/

Federation of Small Businesses – a national network of over 210,000 small businesses with many membership benefits.

Business Zone – a variety of business resources, and access to reports from Companies House.

Grantfinder – comprehensive information on UK and EU grants, subsidies, loans, venture funding and other incentives, for all types of businesses.

JustClaim – a simple and straight-forward guide to using the civil courts.

ACAS – Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service: aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.

The Business Continuity Institute – Promoting the art and science of business continuity management worldwide

Government and Legal

UK Online for Business

HM Revenue & Customs

Health and Safety Executive

Department for Business Innovation & Skills

Information Commissioner

Intellectual Property Office

Companies House

 

Business News

FT.com

Economist

BBC Business News

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