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ACAS – Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service |
For employment dispute issues | |
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Better Payment Practice Group |
Online guide on late payment issues | |
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British Bankers’ Association |
The voice of the banking industry for all banks who operate within the UK | |
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BSI Group |
Information on inspection standards, product testing, Kitemark accreditation | |
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Business Eye/Llygad Busnes (Wales) |
Business advice for Welsh businesses | |
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Business Gateway (Scotland) |
Advice for businesses in Scotland | |
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Business Link |
An easy-to-use service providing practical advice | |
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Community Development Finance Association (cdfa) |
Tailored and hands-on financial support to small businesses that need extra help | |
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Companies House |
Makes available (for a fee) company accounts, but also maintains a list (freely accessible) of disqualified directors | |
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Companies Limited |
Fee-based help to register a UK Limited company | |
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Customs and Excise Information |
General advice on overseas trade statistics | |
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Disability Rights Commission |
An independent body established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people | |
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Franchise Information |
Comprehensive source of franchising information | |
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Get Safe Online |
A joint government and private sector venture initiative aimed at helping consumers and small businesses use the internet safely | |
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Grants and Support Directory |
Search for potential sources of help with starting up, running or developing your business | |
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Health and Safety Executive |
For information on health and safety compliance | |
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HM Revenue & Customs |
For information on income tax, capital allowance, National Insurance, customs and excise duty and VAT | |
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Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys |
Professional body for Trade Mark attorneys in the UK | |
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The Lending Code |
The Lending Code sets minimum standards of good practice that banks, building societies and credit card providers should follow when dealing with personal and micro-enterprise customers. | |
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NFEA |
For advice on key areas of setting up your business | |
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Patent office |
Responsible for intellectual property in the UK | |
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PERA |
Provides businesses with help to develop technological solutions and strategies | |
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Reduce the Use |
Bringing small businesses into the environment | |
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Scottish Enterprise Agency |
Help for businesses in Scotland | |
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Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative |
Aims to increase the success of small business through access to learning assistance and improving standards of support provision | |
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) |
A leading adviser in the small business community | |
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The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents. |
Help to find a patent agent if you need to patent a product | |
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The Information Commissioner |
An independent official appointed by the Crown to oversee the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 | |
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The Patent Office |
Offers an accessible service for granting intellectual property rights | |
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The Prince’s Trust |
Supports 18-30-year-olds wishing to start businesses through low-interest loans, business planning, grants and mentors | |
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The Telegraph Business Club |
Promotes best practice for growing businesses through up-to-the-minute articles and case studies | |
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UK Trade & Investment |
Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK |
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