The leading Associations, Federations and Institutes promoting their particular fields in the business world, providing advice, information and regulatory controls covering a wide range of topics that are essential for business success.
Comment: With thousands of clients in hundreds of private and public sector organisations, Praesta is an expert, UK-based global provider of coaching for director and senior executive roles. Specialising in director, top team and board effectiveness.
Comment: This is the official British Franchise Association (BFA) website. All members have chosen to be vetted against a strict code of business practice and endeavor to be good franchisors that can deliver the success you want. Use the site to find out about franchising, the role of the BFA, how to choose a franchise and how to join the BFA.
Comment: A non-profit making professional institute of individual business advisers, mentors and trainers who specialise in helping small firms. Members can be found throughout the UK working as independents or in Business Support Organisations. Their site is designed to provide information for people interested in joining and for members who wish to keep up to date on current issues.
Comment: Representing teachers and lecturers of business studies and related subjects in schools and colleges throughout the UK. Their site aims to provide information about the work of the EBEA, support high quality teaching and learning in business economics, and to provide links for teachers and lecturers of economics and business studies.
Comment: Founded in 1983 the BVCA is the representative body for the UK private equity industry. They promote private equity for the benefit of entrepreneurs, investors, practitioners and the economy as a whole. The BVCA works with member firms and the individuals within those firms to enhance their performance and professional standards.
Comment: CIMA members are accountants in business. CIMA represents financial managers and accountants who work in industry, commerce, not-for-profit and public sector organisations. Their focus is to qualify students, support members and employers, and protect the public interest. Find information on membership, local info and events, and online resources.
Comment: Formed in 1974 the FSB are a campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political. They offer assistance and support to members 24 hours/day and it's lobbying arm applies pressure on MP's, Government and Whitehall. Find out how to join and member benefits.
Comment: Established in 1984 by a group of gay and lesbian businesspeople who saw the need for a professional organisation which could improve standards, share information and experiences and promote gay business generally. Read up on the benefits of membership, apply online and find out about upcoming events.
Comment: Their mission statement is: The delivery of world class professional support to marketing professionals. Find out why you should join and the benefits of being a member, details of courses and qualifications, and take a look at the knowledge centre to help demystify emerging and important areas of importance to today's maketing professionals.
Comment: The national federation of business clubs, groups and associations dedicated to assisting existing clubs and establishing new business clubs. The site provides a range of small business information and services along with information about events and other activities run by Business Clubs UK. Categories of information include sales success, money matters and staff and skills.