Below are links to a number of online resources that provide useful information and guidance for small and medium sized businesses.

Business Information & Services

AngelBourse – provides access to funding from private investors and a trading facility for unquoted company shares.

UK Business Barometer - provides a voice for SMEs to reach local, regional and national government, plus valuable surveys.

PKF - the eighth largest firm of accountants and business advisors in the UK, specialising in corporate recovery and insolvency.

Confederation of British Industry - represents companies from all sectors of UK business; forum for ideas, best practice and networking.

Investors In People - national standard for good practice in training and development of people to achieve business goals.

Institute of Directors - advice, training and networking nationwide for company directors.

Sunday Times Enterprise Network - a membership organisation for senior managers of middle market companies.

Better Payment Practice Group - advice and information about getting paid on time.

British Standards Institute - guidance and publications relating to all British Standards.

British Chambers of Commerce - a national network of quality-accredited Chambers which are local, independent, non-profit making and non party-political.

Federation of Small Businesses - a national network of over 180,000 small businesses with many membership benefits.

Business Zone - a variety of business resources, and access to reports from Companies House.

AccountingWeb - news, comment, interaction, tools and resources for all things to do with accounting.

Grantfinder - comprehensive information on UK and EU grants, subsidies, loans, venture funding and other incentives, for all types of businesses.

j4b - Grants and loans information with searchable database.

JustClaim - a simple and straight-forward guide to using the civil courts.

Start Ups - business information, advice, news, features and case studies for small businesses, especially start ups.

2WM - West Midlands business support and online advisory services, with jobs, news, grants and events.

Net Coms - web site hosting, design and e-business services for SMEs.

Government and Legal

VAT Customs & Excise

Health and Safety Executive

Department of Trade & Industry

Inland Revenue

Her Majesty's Stationery Office

Information Commissioner

InfoLaw

The UK Patent Office

Company Information

Companies House

Dun & Bradstreet UK

Carol Company Reports

Business News

FT.com

Economist

BBC Business News