View our selection of useful links

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.businesslink.gov.uk – Practical advice for business (managed by the DTI).

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

www.patent.gov.uk – The UK Patent Office

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.statistics.gov.uk – This is the site of the National Statistics Office. It’s updated regularly.

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

www.sage.co.uk – Business software and services.

www.iris.co.uk – Business software and services.