Here on the links page you will find useful websites to help you in your business.
These includes sites mentioned in the Start Up 101 programme as well as other relevant sites.
Starting out
Goals and motivation
Marketing
IT and internet
Resources
People
Government sites
Financing
Starting out
FSB Federation of Small Business
FPB Forum of Private Business
Duport To set up your new limited company
Quickformations Online company formation at a very reasonable price. I haven't used them but they have a lot of happy customers.
Shelco.com For those of you in Australia, instant online company research or register a company with a licenced ASIC information broker.
Goals and motivation
GoalPro Allows you to record all your goals, which can be broken down into subgoals and individual tasks. It has a diary section so all your tasks can become appointments in your diary alongside your meetings and other work tasks.
I found this to be a very effective tool.
Why not have a look for yourself?
Marketing
Actionplan.com Robert Middleton's site, a lot of good marketing resources, especially for those in consulting, coaching, professional and alternative therapy areas.
Abundant Referrals Articles and information about generating referrals from Tony Gedge
Kintish Useful information on networking from Will Kintish, a leading trainer and speaker on networking
Doyourownpr Paula Gardner shows you how to do PR for your business without breaking the bank.
Leanmarketing Another useful site for consultants and coaches from Debbie Jenkins
Positive Presence With Laurel Herman - we all know that first impressions count and image is a part of your marketing.
Ensure the impression you make is the
one that 'opens the door'. Be noticed and remembered positively with Positive Presence - THE Impact
Optimisers - intelligent image consultancy for intelligent people.
IT and Internet
Depositit.com I have recently come across this site which offers a very cost effective backup solution. Ideal for small business. I use online backup myself - its the easiest and cheapest way!
Managed Web -
Website Maintenance and Management Services, very helpful to small businesses
Resources
Amazon For your business books
Added Value Network
To find a forward thinking accountant
The Law Society The Law Society - For solicitors in your area
Moneyfacts
To find and compare bank accounts NB you will want the business area
Forum4business
Online community for owner managers and SMEs
UK Business
Forums - Chat, Discussion & Networking for UK Businesses.
What Do You Do - If you have decided that you don't want to start a business yet but fancy a career change instead, then this is for you
People
DTI DTI Employment relations pages
HSE Health and Safety Executive website
OneClick HR Lots of useful Human Resources information
IIP Investors in People website
Government sites
Inland Revenue The Inland Revenue - for tax information and forms
HMCE HM Customs & Excise - for VAT information
Companies House for information about all registered companies and what you need to know as a limited company
Data Protection Registrar
Data Protection site - has free small business guide
Intellectual-property.gov.uk
For information on Intellectual Property
Financing
J4B Website listing all sorts of grants that are available
Other
www.ecourseweb.com A directory of online business and personal ecourses.
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