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www.startups.co.uk
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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.
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www.princes-trust.org.uk
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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.
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www.shell-livewire.org
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Provides the latest information on how Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 who are looking to start their own business.
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www.j4b.co.uk
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Offers a simple 4-step grant search service. It has comprehensive, up-to-date information on business grants currently available in only a few seconds. It contains regional information on around 5,000 capital grants.
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www.britishchambers.org.uk
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This is the site of the British Chamber of Commerce, the national voice of local business providing a range of services including international trade, training and cost-effective commercial services.
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www.fsb.org.uk
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The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.
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www.yell.co.uk
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Home of the online version of the Yellow Pages. Search by keywords and browse by category. A hugely impressive site with massive investment.
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www.accountingweb.co.uk
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A website designed for the accountancy community providing accounting and taxation information.
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www.hmrc.gov.uk
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Advice for small businesses and those going self-employed. It's surprisingly helpful and full of useful information.
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www.companies-house.gov.uk
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This provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information.
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www.berr.gov.uk
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The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform is the government department responsible for UK business.
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www.ft.com
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Up to the minute news, information and analysis.
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www.bbc.co.uk
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Find the latest news on the BBC's website.
http://www.heartofswlep.co.uk/news
Heart of The South West Local Enterprise Partnership
www.devonomics.info
The Devon Economy at your finger tips
Heart of the South West Partnership
With the demise of regional development agencies, the Government have decreed that every area of England should be supported by a Local Enterprise Partnership.
The Heart of the South West Partnership covers all of Somerset and Devon is driven by the private sector who have 8 of the 15 places on the Board
http://www.heartofswlep.co.uk
Set up in the late 1990's to support the business community in its quest for greater business recognition wioth the Regional Assembly.
The South West Chambers has access to over 130 town, city and county Chambers across the South West peninsula.
http://www.swchamber.co.uk/
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