BizHelp24 is a UK business and finance resource providing Small Business Help, Start up Information, news and services; for individuals and Sole Traders.

They offer Bizstart24, an easy to use business administration package that can be used instantly by just about everyone currently running a small business or just starting a new business

Business Link

Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI. With a local presence across England, it is managed by business people for business people . To find your nearest operator, call 0845 600 9 006

Currency Converter

Useful Currency Converter from oanda

Data Protection Act 1998

Desktoplawyer

Online legal service offering standard legal documents, which can be customised and e-mailed back to their legal support teams.

DirectGov

The widest range of government information and services online

Exemplas

Advice on all aspects of running a successful business.You can order or download a wide range of business guides, fact sheets and templates - invaluable resources for your business. They can also keep you updated on key business issues, changes in legislation, funding and grants, best business practice, training seminars and much more.

Glossary of Internet Terms

Very useful site if you are new to the Internet, or need to look up a specific term.

Growing Business

Very useful website from Crimson Publishing whose primary focus is inspiring and informing UK small and medium businesses.

helpin-business

For a small fee, helpin-business provides a range of online, helpline and ask-the-expert services to medium and small businesses . (helpin-business incorporates the former Bizwise service).

HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is the new department responsible for the business of the former Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise.

Independent Director

The Independent Director is a joint initiative between the Institute of Directors and Ernst & Young to promote the role of the non-executive director.

Information Commissioner's Office

The Information Commissioner maintains a public register of data controllers. Each register entry includes the name and address of the data controller and a general description of the processing of personal data by a data controller.

Immobilise

A national mobile phone database has been created that will block stolen and lost mobile phones so that they will not work on any UK network. This will now make a stolen phone worthless and stealing it pointless. Call 08701 123 123 to get your phone blocked across every network.

Intellectual Property Office

The UK Intellectual Property Office - for information on patents, trade marks and design rights.

j4bgrants

j4bgrants allows quick and simple searches of the constantly updated database of business grants and loans - the most comprehensive database of its kind in the UK.

KnowledgeStorm

KnowledgeStorm Europe is a partnership between VNU Business Media Europe and Knowledge Storm USA to match the internet's most intelligent search resource for Technology, Business and information solutions with Europe's largest audience of IT professionals.

Marketing Websites

Microsoft services for small businesses   

National Statistics website

Office of Public Sector Information

The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) has grown out of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (HMSO). OPSI has a broad remit to advise on and regulate the operation of the re-use of public sector information. HMSO continues to exist and fulfil its core activities including responsibility for the publication of legislation and the management of Crown copyright operating from within OPSI.

Online translation at Alta Vista

Out-law.com

OUT-LAW.COM is part of Pinsent Masons, an international law firm with a long-standing interest in IT and e-commerce. This site provides free guides, articles and news stories relating to everything from the drawing up of on-line contracts and agreements to issues of taxation and defamation.

The Pen Warehouse

A1 Promotional Pens have millions of pens in stock. They have a style to suit every promotional campaign and a pen for every budget. Express service is available.

The Phonebook

BT service. Find business or residential phone numbers, or get your own business listed.

Postcode Finder

This useful service from the Royal Mail lets you find a postcode if you know the address.

Red Tape Rants

Owners of small businesses frustrated by bureaucracy can leave comments on this site.

Royal Mail

Post Office™, Royal Mail and Parcelforce. You can buy your postage online here.

Tagish's Directory of UK Government Offices' Web Sites

Tagish maintains comprehensive and up-to-date directories of UK Government contact information.

Telephone Preference Scheme

From 25 June 2004, corporate subscribers will be able to register the telephone numbers on which they do not wish to receive unsolicited direct marketing calls. (The Corporate Telephone Preference Service).

Telephone - Silent Calls

If you have been troubled by calls where the phone rings but on answering there is no one there, you may wish to register your number on the Silent Callgard Service on 0870 4443969. These calls are generated by automatic dialling equipment which dial more numbers than there are operators available to take the calls.

Trade Mark Search in the UK and EC

This site offers access to Trade Marks without incurring search fees

Trading Standards Net

Guide to trading standards and consumer protection in the United Kingdom

UK Department of Trade and Industry

UK Home Office - Research and Statistics

RDS provide information, research and statistics on topics that relate to Home Office responsibilities such as crime, the justice system and immigration. 

UK maps - Display a map by address or postcode

UK Phonebook UK online directory enquiries

UK Streetmaps - Display a streetmap from an address or a postcode.

US Maps - Display a map from an address

Useful business books  The Beermat Entrepreneur : Advice on Turning a Good Idea into a Great Business. How to Make Millions With Your Ideas : An Entrepreneur's Guide. Richard Branson : The Authorised Biography Motley Fool : Make your Child a Millionaire Clearlystart-Up (supported by Barclays) Business Planning CD-ROM