The following websites provide useful practical information and advice for businesses. They are separated into general support organisations, more specific support organisations, regulatory information and international trade information.
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General Support
Source of news, information and best-practice advice fo the UK's small businesses. Free access to a weekly small business newsletter.
Government Agency tasked with providing support to small and medium sized businesses. Useful links to other Government Agencies
Practical advice for business, covering:
A membership orgnisation that provides support and services to small businesses. This covers such areas as:
Business Link services within London. Targetted support for London businesses, including:
Practical help for business.
Provision of business training and coaching as well as access to finance for start-ups and existing companies in Hackney and the immediate areas.
The sub-regional Chamber of Commerce with 4,500 members across the East London area. LECP is made up of the Borough Chambers of Commerce that cover the Boroughs of Bexley & Greenwich, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets.
Provision of business training and coaching for businesses in East London, specifically in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge. As an Enterprise Agency ELSBC is able to provide access to funding ranging from £1,500 for start-ups to £250,000 for mazanine finance. Incubation space is also available in the City and in Docklands.
The LCCI Information Centre has produced a series of free Business Guides on key business topics for members. There are also a number of additional Business Guides that are provided freely to both members and non-members on issues of national importance to the business community.
A comprehensive online resource focused on helping businesses get the most out of technology. The information and support covers everything from networking, security and privacy to online trading, mobility and how to maximize your online presence. Provided by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Microsoft.
Finding Funding
On-line search facility for business grants.
Subscription service covering the UK. Provides an on-line service supported by a useful helpline and newsflash service.
Comprehensive information on government funding for both businesses and voluntary groups. Free registration for newsletter and grant alerts. Also access to Grant-guide.com, which allows users to search for information on grant funding across Europe.
Specific Support
Provision of advice, support and training for the creative and cultural sector.
One London works with other partners in providing support for a number of key business areas. They provide training, advice and access to funding. A recently established project is Global Gateway 2 Trade that is providing support for BME SMEs.
A group of businesses in the Finsbury Park area who are working together to grow business.
Regulatory Information
Provides you with a practical checklist on which main regulations apply to your company. An easy five minute process.
Save money by using online transactions with government. Check which ones apply to your company. Information and links provided on in-line returns for: Companies House, Corporations Tax, PAYE, Self Assessment and VAT.
International Trade
Support for Exporters from the British Chambers of Commerce - all the information, advice and links you need to turn your export potential into export success.
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK.
The following websites provide useful practical information and
advice for businesses. They are separated into general support
organisations, more specific support organisations, regulatory
information and international trade information.