Whether you're thinking of starting a business, or already a sole trader or SME (Small to Medium sized Enterprise) you'll find a wealth of resources providing business information, advice, support, issues, articles, events and business news.
Comment: Founded in 1990, Business Objects products and services help organisations improve their decision-making. They help customers, who span all industry groups, to improve operational efficiency, strengthen profitable relationships and enhance and differentiate their products and services.
Comment: Championing small businesses by providing total business solutions to small business owners and entrepreneurs over the lifetime of their business. Accredited professionals solve 99% of business problems, including their grants, business loans, cash flow, business planning, business development, business advice and much more.
Comment: This is a one-stop-shop approval for the UK's best security and fire companies! The site is easy to use and packed with up to date information. The National Security Inspectorate itself is an independent, not-for-profit approvals body providing inspection services for the security and fire industries.
Comment: Provision of information, advice and assistance to small and medium sized businesses in Wales. If you are looking to start your own business or for help with your existing small or medium size business, contact them through the website or on their lo-cost phone number. Features of the site include business news, events and courses, useful links and information.
Comment: The New Business initiative provides independent advice and guidance to directors and owners of small and medium sized businesses in the UK through this website, the quarterly publication New Business Magazine, and the fortnightly e-newspaper New Business On-line.
Comment: Independent, impartial information for smaller businesses and independent professionals. The start a business section included guides on how to start your business, how to cold call and finding your market. Additional features include the solution centre for practical guides and case studies, the resource for useful contacts and the magazine for ongoing advice and ideas.
Comment: A virtual community for SME and SOHO professionals bringing together information and tools to help business people conduct their business online, saving them time and money. Find information on UK listed companies, unincorporated businesses and directors and get in depth industry reports. Register with the site to access all areas and receive the weekly newswire.
Comment: A site full of articles and services for running a small business. Some of the areas covered by the articles include starting a new business, personal development, business finance, credit policy and business accounting. Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter on small business, info & help, finance and resources.
Comment: A provider of business information enabling business to business commerce. Their information and technology solutions help businesses reduce credit risk, find profitable customers and manage vendors efficiently. Businesses also use Dun & Bradstreets information and technology to authenticate and verify potential trading partners online.
Comment: Established in 2007 HPA set up an audit programme to assist organisations establish a systematic measure of investment in people which leads to predictable business results.