UK Business Incubation
http://www.ukbi.co.uk/
Business incubators provide start-up help for new businesses in return for a stake in the company.
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American Express Small Business Network
http://home3.americanexpress.com/smallbusiness/landing/informyourdecisions.asp
Information and advice for small and start-up businesses.
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Industrial Common Ownership Finance
http://www.icof.co.uk/index.php
A company providing loan finance for co-operatives, employee-owned businesses and community enterprises
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Shell-LiveWIRE
http://www.shell-livewire.org/
Information and advice for young people starting their own businesses.
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Startup Bible
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,s2075056,00.html
Guidance for those considering starting a dot.com company.
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startups.co.uk
http://www.startups.co.uk/
Information and advice for people wanting to start their own business.
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Up and Running
http://www.up-and-running.co.uk/
Business start-up help for ethnic minorities.
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British Venture Capital Association
http://www.bvca.co.uk/
The industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. Includes a directory of members (for a fee)
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Prince’s Trust
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Offers funding, skills training and business start-up assistance for young people.
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UK Intellectual Property Office
http://www.ipo.gov.uk/
The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK, including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. Formerly known as the Patent Office. Site includes careers and vacancy information.
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BioCareer Center
http://www.biocareercenter.com/index.html
American siter, with lots of useful careers advice for bioscience industries, e.g. scientific research, pharmaceutical research, entrepreneurship, science policy, science writing, public health and more.
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Business Link
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link is a UK Government site which aims to provide trustworthy and accessible information for those wanting to start their own business, those already in business and those wanting to develop a business. The site covers topics such as starting up, tax issues, finances & grants, employing people, health & safety and IT.
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Alison Branagan Creative Consultancy
http://www.alisonbranagan.com/
Offers advice and workshops in Presentation, Business, Creative Thinking and Entrepreneurial Skills within the Visual Arts and Creative Industries.
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Join2Grow.biz
http://www.join2grow.biz/Default.aspx
Join2Grow.biz is an on-line networking community for European entrepreneurs.
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Enviro Entrepreneur School
http://www.enviroentrepreneur.co.uk/
For entrepreneurs who have a great idea for a sustainable business or want to create an exciting recyclable and recycled content product.
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Young Foundation
http://www.youngfoundation.org.uk
The Young Foundation investigates social policy and social innovation in the UK and abroad. Welcomes speculative applications year round as well as advertising specific opportunities.
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British Library Business and IP Centre
http://www.bl.uk/bipc
Business information and intellectual property / patent research centre. Runs regular events for budding entrepreneurs.This centre is aimed at individuals looking to start their own business or those already self-employed who wish to improve their business skills. Users can access a range of business related information such as financial and industry data. The centre also runs a programme of workshops and seminars relating to business and IP issues. Although there is a fee for some of these courses a large number are free to attend.
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Bank of Scotland Entrepreneurship
http://entrepreneurs.bankofscotland.co.uk/
Site offering business challenge awards, social entrepreneurship support and information resources.
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Grants and Support Directory
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/gsd
Search for potential sources of help with starting up or business development. The database contains grant and support schemes from central and local government as well as private organisations.
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In2Fashion
http://www.in2fashion.net/
Network of fashion entrepreneurs and experts from across the UK. Details of events, competitions and networking opportunities.
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BBC Running a Business
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2003/small_business/default.stm
Minisite from the BBC offering advice for new and recently formed small businesses.
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South East England Development Agency
http://www.seeda.co.uk/
Regional Development Agency for the South East. Provides business grants, advice, develops strategy and organises events.
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Business in the Community (BITC)
http://www.bitc.org.uk/
Information on various issues, e.g. diversity, environment and corporate social responsibility. It is a good source of information on companies showing a strong level of community involvement.
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Companies House
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/
The official government register of UK companies. Information on registering a new business.
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Association of Community Based Business Advice (ACBBA)
http://www.acbba.org.uk/
Provides resources to enable grass root organisations offer business support to entrepreneurs in their communities. They develop workers based in community organisations as professional business advisers, attract funding and contracts to sustain the business support function over the long term and promote the concept of community based business advice to central and local government and the community sector.
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Access Funds
http://www.access-funds.co.uk/
Funding information for the British charitable and non-profit sector from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
http://www.berr.gov.uk/
Government department. Jobs available through the civil service.
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HEA Art Design Media Subject Centre- Creating Entrepreneurship
http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/projects/adm-hea-projects/creating-entrepreneurship-entrepreneurship-education-for-the-creative-industries
The ADM-HEA Subject Centre has published a research report that looks at what educational provision should be made to help prepare students to grow their own creative businesses. Available to download online.
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SIFE UK
http://www.sifeuk.org/
SIFE students, guided by university and business advisers, form a student-led SIFE team to develop sustainable projects which create economic opportunity for others. The projects can be entered into regional and national entrepreneurship competitions.
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FinanceSouthEast
http://www.financesoutheast.com/
Finance South East helps ambitious companies to grow through direct investment and associatedsupport. Information on funding and also on women's enterprise.
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Decision Finance
http://www.decision-finance.co.uk/
Compare business insurance and business finance quotes from top UK providers and buy online. Useful for business start-ups.
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Prowess: promoting women's enterprise support
http://www.prowess.org.uk/
UK association of organisations and individuals who support the growth of women's business ownership.
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Higher Education Entrepreneurship Group (HEEG)
http://www.heeg.org.uk/Heeg/
A regional network of academics, business development, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship professionals, careers services staff, senior managers and students based in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across South East England.
Aims to increase the capacities and capabilities of Higher Education to develop more enterprising students. Funds a number of entreprenurship projects.
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Institute for small business and entrepreneurship (ISBE)
http://www.isbe.org.uk/
A UK network for individuals and organisations driving small business and entrepreneurship research, enterprise support and advice and entrepreneurship education.
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European Commission Enterprise and Industry
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/entrepreneurship/index_en.htm
Promotes SMEs and enterpreneurship across Europe. Organises various business competitions.
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CAN
http://www.can-online.org.uk/
Supports social entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and maximise their social impact. Provide office space, business support and funds to the third sector.
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SFEDI
http://www.sfedi.co.uk/
Goverment recognised standard setting body for business support and business enterprise.
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Start-up Community
http://www.startupcommunity.co.uk/
Online community for entrepreneurs. Includes a forum, a business directory, information articles and an "ask the expert" section.
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Launchlab
http://www.launchlab.co.uk/
Information on starting a business. Includes lots of articles on for instance funding, developing products, recruiting and more.
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Seedcamp
http://seedcamp.com/
A week long event targeted at young entrepreneurs from across Europe. Set up toprovide funding and networking opportunities.
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First Tuesday
http://www.firsttuesday.org.uk/
Company organising events for technology entrepreneurs who are looking for venture capital, strategic business partners or to meet with industry colleagues.
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Small Business Community
http://www.smallbusinessforums.org/
Forums aimed at small businesses with information on taxes, legal, employment, marketing among others.
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Global Entrepreneurship Programme
http://www.entrepreneurs.gov.uk/gep/
Set up by UK Trade & Investment, aims to create high profit sustainable global companies from pioneering start-ups, using the UK as a strategic headquarters and base for international expansion.
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Abi
http://www.abi.co.uk/
A London based business and economic development company which provides a focused and diverse range of support to entrepreneurs, businesses and communities throughout the UK and Europe.
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WestFocus
http://www.westfocus.org.uk/
The WestFocus Centre for Knowledge Exchange, is based in Kingston University, and coordinates the successful government-funded collaborative project, WestFocus. Website includes information for entrepreneurs, for instance funding, support, education etc. Also lists vacancies for graduates and matches graduates with small businesses to take on different projects.
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BVCA
http://www.bvca.co.uk/
The industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. Includes a directory of member companies that can be accessed for a fee.
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All words
http://www.allwords.co.uk/2008/10/16/the-%e2%80%9cso-what%e2%80%9d-factor/
Articles on selling your product and other marketing strategies.
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Enterprise Educators UK
http://www.enterprise.ac.uk/
Enterprise Educators UK is the new name for UKSEC, the national network for enterprise educators who support over 600 enterprise educators from more than 90 Higher Education Institutions. Information on enterprise competitions, events, conferences.
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Striding Out- Future 100
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/latest-news/future-100.html
Striding Out searched for talented young entrepreneurs to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008. The winning companies are listed, who all demonstrated a balance between economic, environmental and social goals.
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BBSRC- Commercialisation and Development
http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/index.html
Several business competitions within biosciences, including the Biotechnology Young Entreprenurs Scheme where PhDs can develop business ideas: business plan competitions: enterprise fellowships; funding information; IP workshops and more.
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Proving and Improving
http://www.proveandimprove.org/new/
The online version of the toolkit of social enterprise. Information on how to improve your social enterprise.
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IBM University Business Challenge (UBC)
http://www.uk.ubcworldwide.com/content/index.asp
The Challenge gives undergraduates the chance to work as management consultants in a series of realistic, simulated companies, making all the critical business decisions that affect the company's performance
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Social Enterprise Magazine
http://www.socialenterprisemag.co.uk/homepage.asp
Resource for social enterprise professionals. Includes articles, news, event and more.
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Kauffman Foundation
http://www.kauffman.org/home.aspx
Foundation dedicated to entrepreneurship based in the USA. Information on for instance minority and youth entrepreneurship.
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BT Tradespace
http://bttradespace.com/
An innovative online marketing tool that combines a business directory, a marketplace and an online community. Social networking tools available for promoting your business, ordering facilities that are secure and easy-to-use and much more.
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Microsoft Office Small Business
http://smallbusiness.officelive.com/
Get your own business website.
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Branching Out
http://www.branchingout.uk.com/
Works with entrepreneurs aged 30plus in commerical, ethical and social markets to inspire, coach and support them to accelerate their business success. Includes advice on for instance marketing, branding, finance leadership etc. Coaching services and events.
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Guardian Enterprise Supplement
http://www.guardian.co.uk/enterprisesupplement
Articles on enterprise from Guardian.
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The Next Women
http://thenextwomen.com/
Business magazine for women. Includes articles and blogs.
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UK Business Forums
http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/index.php
A forum on business, with sections on franchising, marketing, finance,enterprise and more.
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The Cheap Revolution
http://www.cheaprevolution.com/the_cheap_revolution/2008/01/85-free-onlin-1.html
Offers 99 free online classes within the areas of business & finance, inclduing marketing ,management, law,logisitics, leadership, tax and IT. Several courses are entrepreneur specific.
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Joomla!
http://www.joomla.org/
Content management system that enables you to build websites and online applications.
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National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA)
http://www.nfea.com/
Membership body for Local Enterprise Agencies, and other like-minded organisations, in England. It forms a network of independent, not for profit local agencies committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of quality services. Lists members by location.
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PeoplePerHour
http://peopleperhour.com/
Marketplace for freelance programmers and freelance professionals.
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The Psychology of Entrepreneurship
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pkO_AyZ33WcC&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=entrepreneur+personality+research&source=web&ots=zF7NyMU3Fk&sig=29m6ImkXKifw4ZbSA8wnP0L-5Uo&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=re
Book about personality and enterprise, on Google Books.
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Branded3
http://www.branded3.com/about
Independent digital production company based in Leeds and Malaysia.
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Fredericks Foundation
http://www.fredericksfoundation.org/
The Fredericks Foundation is a charity that helps disadvantaged people to start their own business by providing financial help and guidance. It enables those who cannot access finance through the usual channels to realise their potential.
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Eeverywoman
http://everywoman.com/
A business resource for female entrepreneurs. Includes information on starting a business, conferences. Also information on women in business networks in the UK.
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Bridges Ventures
http://www.bridgesventures.com/
Venture capital company. Funds social enterprise.
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The British Franchise Association
http://thebfa.org/
The British Franchise Association is the voluntary self regulating governing body for franchising. Lists members. Provides help through for instance franchising seminars.
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Wkipedia Entrepreneurship
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship
Articles on Wikipedia about entrepreneurship. Links to other relevant articles.
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GLE Growth Capital
http://www.gle.co.uk/commercial_finance/growthcapital.php
Provides investment and knowledge for growth potential businesses.Links to funding organisations, business networks and projects.
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UnLtd
http://www.unltd.org.uk/
A charitable organisation set up by seven leading organisations that promote social entrepreneurship.
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Ginn
http://www.ginnn.com/index.aspx
Social network and community of practice dedicated to facilitating innovation and business development by bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and investors in one place. Lists events.
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BERR- Enterprise
http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file44992.pdf
A large report on enterprise in the UK.
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NESTA
http://www.nesta.org.uk/
NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts - a unique and independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative.
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The Institute for Family Business
http://www.ifb.org.uk/
The Institute for Family Business is an independent, not-for-profit, politically neutral, membership association which supports the UK family-owned business sector through Advocacy, Education and Research.
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Equifax
http://www.equifax.co.uk/
Offers credit rating reports.
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LBi Netrank
http://www.lbi-netrank.co.uk/
Search engine optimisation agency offering clients services to improve their business position in search engines.
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Make Your Mark
http://www.makeyourmark.org.uk/
Support website for entrepreneurs. Information on starting a business, event, funding, forum and awards.
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Business Zone
http://www.businesszone.co.uk/
News, features, forums, blogs and more on business.
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Enterprise First
http://www.enterprisefirst.co.uk/
Assists entrepreneurs in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to start up a business.
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Bright Ideas Trust
http://www.brightideastrust.com/dev/index.htm
Bright Ideas Trust (BIT) is a registered charity which helps young people aged 16 - 30 to set up and run successful businesses. Offers investment, mentors, networks, support and more.
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European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA)
http://evca.eu/
Source for information about the venture capital and private equity industry.
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Bytestart
http://www.bytestart.co.uk/
Small business portal.Lots of information on setting up a company, financing, freelancing, legal and more.
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Micro Funding
http://microfunding.co.uk/index.htm
A new three-way business funding process.
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MumsClub
http://mumsclub.co.uk/
A club for entrepreneurial mums. Includes business tips, a forum and advice.
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WRTI
http://www.wrti.org.uk/
A website for inventors.
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npower Energy Challenge
http://www.brightergraduates.com/Graduate-energy-challenge.php
A business competition for undergraduates about facing challenges in the energy industry, e.g. climate change.
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Bio-Entrepreneur School
http://www.bioentrepreneur.co.uk/welcome.asp
The Bio-Entrepreneur School aims to identify, encourage and nurture people who are interested in business, want to learn about commercialisation of science or are looking to start and grow a business in the lifescience, medical, bioscience and biotechnology sector.
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Young Enterprise
http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/pub/
Enterprise education charity. Aims to build a better-motivated, educated and enterprising workforce. Volunteering opportunities.
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SetYourRate
http://setyourrate.com/
Portal where one can buy and sell services.
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London Stock Exchange- AIM market
http://www.londonstockexchange.com/en-gb/products/companyservices/ourmarkets/aim_new
Market for smaller businesses. Information on listing on the AIM.
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British Business Angels Association
http://www.bbaa.org.uk/
The only trade association dedicated to promoting angel investing and supporting early stage investment in the UK. Information on business funding.
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Learning Launchpad
http://www.learninglaunchpad.org/
Social enterprise (esp. related to young people) funding body.
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Royal Holloway Research and Enterprise
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/research-and-enterprise/index.asp
The university's research and enterprise department. Lists events and competitions for students.
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Royal Holloway Research & Enterprise
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/research-and-enterprise/index.asp
The university's enterprise section. Information for students about events and competitions.
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WorldSkillsUK
http://www.worldskillsuk.org/
Portfolio of 70 skills competitions designed by leading industry experts and training providers aimed at students, trainees and employees.
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Creative Living
http://www.careers-creative-living.co.uk/
Information on creative careers from University of the Arts London. Includes case studies, interviews with alumni, industry insight and advice on freelancing.
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The Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG)
http://www.bteg.co.uk/about_bteg.html
The Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) is a national organisation providing a voice to government for black and minority ethnic service providers.Organises events.
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is4profit
http://www.is4profit.com/
Free small business advice. Advice on law, employment, strategy, finance, starting up and more.
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Voice: Social Enterprise Coalition
http://www.voice09.org/pages/voice.html
Event for social enterprise.
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Investor AllStars Venture Capital Awards
http://www.investorallstars.co.uk/allstars/
Awards the best private equity groups and venture capitalists every year.
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Enterprise Nation
http://www.enterprisenation.com/
Resource for those starting businesses from home.
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Grant Finder
http://www.grantfinder.co.uk/
Searchable databse of more than 6000 grants.
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Oxford Entrepreneurs
http://www.oxfordentrepreneurs.co.uk/
Society at Oxford University which has
undergraduates, graduates, MBA students, active alumni, and external individuals as members. Lists events and competitions.
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Refugees into Business (RIB)
http://www.refugeesintobusiness.org.uk/
Assists refugees with starting up a business. Website includes a guide on starting up a business, lists of conferences and training courses.
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ECCA- Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts
http://www.ecca-london.org/
Events, advice and training for creative professionals in business. Information on funding, intellectual property and more.
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Social Enterprise Coalition
http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
The Social Enterprise Coalition is the UK's national body promoting the benefits of social enterprise, promoting good practice and informing policy. Website includes events details, links to relevant organisations in the field and resources submitted by members.
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LinkedIN
http://www.linkedin.com/
A networking site for professionals in business specifically.
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Mothers Who Work
http://www.motherswhowork.co.uk/cms/
Information resource for mothers in business. Case studies, franchising, business start-up advice and more.
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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
http://www.nfte.co.uk/
Working to inspire young people to transform their lives, through developing entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviour. Events and competitions.
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j4b.co.uk
http://www.j4b.co.uk/
Comprehensive grant information for businesses in the UK & Ireland. Over 4,500 financial programs researched with daily updates.
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Enterprise Week
http://www.enterpriseweek.org.uk/
Information on Enterprise Week, including events.
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i-genius
http://www.i-genius.org/home/
Social enterprise community.
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Envestors
http://www.envestors.co.uk/
A network of more than 400 business angels looking to invest in growth companies.
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HSBC Business TV
http://www.businesstv.hsbc.co.uk/
Online videos with a wealth of information on growing and developing your business, whether overall or through marketing, people management, IT and more.
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Grants Online
http://grantsonline.org.uk/
Information provider for grants, inclduing grants directories, funding sources and more.
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Technology Strategy Board
http://www.innovateuk.org/
Aims to stimulate technology-based innovation.
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Learning and Skills Council
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
Exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.
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Erasmus for Entrepreneurs
http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a new European exchange programme aimed at helping new entrepreneurs to acquire relevant skills for managing an SME by spending time working in another EU country with an experienced entrepreneur.
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The Information Centre
http://www.theinformationcentre.co.uk/
Reports on running and starting a business. Password needed, available from Business & IP Centre.
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Biz-in-a-Box
http://www.biz-in-a-box.co.uk/
Website offers a free business start-up guide with information on funding and more.
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Business Support Wales
http://www.business-support-wales.gov.uk/
Information resource for entrepreneurs in Wales, with advice relating to setting up a business, funding and more.
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Entrepreneurship on ukstudentlife.com
www.ukstudentlife.com/Work/Entrepreneur.htm
Website information to help people in the UK who would like to become an entrepreneur
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Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED)
www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/departments/Entrep/
Provide support with programmes focusing on innovation, leadership and management, marketing, HR, action learning, strategic thinking, social enterprise and consultancy.
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NCGE - National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship
ncge.com/content/page/85
The National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) was formed with the aim of raising the profile of entrepreneurship and the option of starting your own business as a career choice amongst students and graduates. Includes details of the Flying Start programme; a "careers community" for careers professionals; a "research community" for researchers into entrepreneurship
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Supercoaches - The Enterprise Gym
enterprise-gym.com/egym/supercoaches.shtml
Their mission is to "Improve students' self-reliance and employability through business enterprise skills development, helped by local business patrons and involving competitions, awards"
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The Institute for Enterprise : Leeds Metropolitan University
www.leedsmet.ac.uk/enterprise/
"Their aim is to make Leeds Met the first choice for students seeking to unlock their talents though enterprise education across the whole range of academic subjects."
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UK Women's Enterprise Task Force
www.womensenterprisetaskforce.co.uk
The Task Force will champion women's enterprise to encourage more women across the country to start and run successful businesses.
They also provide statistical information, research and reports on entrepreneurship and enterprise.
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World Entrepreneur Society
http://www.wessociety.com/
A membership organisation that promotes the role that entrepreneurs play in stimulating sustainable economic development across the world. Conducts research, organises summits and a forum.
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Enterprise Essentials
http://www.enterpriseessentials.co.uk/
Enterprise Essentials is the free national portal for anyone who would either like to start a business in the future, is just starting up a business now, or is already running and growing their own business. Provides guidance and support.
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Venture Navigator
http://www.venturenavigator.co.uk/
VentureNavigator is a free and impartial online business support service for start ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Includes several assessment on for instance how viable a business idea is, leadership, your industry and much more. Also lots of useful resources for entrepreneurs.
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AngelsDen
http://www.angelsden.co.uk/
Website where entrepreneurs can get their ideas across to equity investors to gain business funding.
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Business Gatway
http://www.bgateway.com/
Website for entrepreneurs with a wealth of information on starting a business, funding, recruitment, growth, marketing and more. Also includes several directories of for instance enterprise events in the UK, case studies, grants, publications among others.
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Fifty lessons
http://www.50lessons.com/
An online multimedia business resource. Includes hundereds of short interviews with successful entrepreneurs and business professionals.
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London Business Support Service
http://www.thelbss.co.uk/
Offers business support services.
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smallbusiness.co.uk
http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/
Information directory and news site for small businesses. Information on starting a business, business finance,technology, legal,franchising, women in business and more.
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Your Small Business
http://www.yoursmallbusiness.co.uk/
Contains over 80 articles on starting a business. Information on finance, recruitment, home office, starting out, tax, marketing, management and more.
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New Business Register
http://www.start.biz/
The National Business Register provides data on all 10 million UK businesses, companies, trade marks and brands. An entrepreneur can access all this combined data free of charge to help in choosing the right identity for their new enterprise.
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GK Partners
http://www.gkpartners.co.uk/
Company providing consultancy and advisory services to socially responsible businesses.
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London Seed Capital
http://www.gle.co.uk/commercial_finance/LSC/index.php
Venture fund for London based entrepreneurs.
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Planware
http://www.planware.org/
Website offering free business plan templates.
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Bulletproof Business Plans
http://www.bulletproofbizplans.com/bpsample/Sample_Plan/sample_plan.html
Provides sample business plans.
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Bplans
http://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.cfm
More than 500 sample business plans.
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Business Plan Center
http://www.businessplans.org/
Website containing sample business plans and a wealth of resources on starting a business, financing, marketing and more.
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Alibaba
http://www.alibaba.com/
Website connecting small businesses to suppliers around the world.
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Apprenticeships.org
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Information website for individuals looking for apprenticeships and employers looking for apprentices.
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The Franchise Business
http://www.franchisebusiness.co.uk/
Information website to enable you to decide whether franchising is for you.
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FranInfo
http://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/
Directory of UK franchising opportunities.
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Which Franchise
http://www.whichfranchise.com/
Information website on franchsing, helping you to decide whether it is for you. Specific articles for women, ethnic minorities and more.
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UK Franchise Directory
http://www.theukfranchisedirectory.net/
Franchising opportunities in the UK.
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Dalton Business
http://www.daltonsbusiness.com/
Directory of businesses for sale.
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Business for sale
http://www.businessesforsale.com/
Directory of businesses for sale and franchises.
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Adventure Capital Fund
http://www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/
Funds community enterprise.
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Community Development Finance Association (CDFA)
http://www.cdfa.org.uk/
A group of independent organisations who fund businesses who have trouble getting funding elsewhere. Aim is to create prosperity in disadvantaged communities.
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School of Social Entrepreneurs
http://www.sse.org.uk/
Provides training for those involved with social enterprise.
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Social Enterprise Ambassadors
http://www.socialenterpriseambassadors.org/
A website on the leaders of social enterprise in the UK. Includes blogs, news and features.
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SETAS
http://www.setas.co.uk/
Training and support for social enterprises. Includes advice on funding.
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Prince's Trust
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Offers low interest loans and continuing support to entrepreneurs.
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Youth Business International (YBI)
http://www.youth-business.org/
The network organisation for 37 youth business programmes around the world that help young people to start up in business.
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Dynamic Asian Women's Network (DAWN)
http://www.mydawn.co.uk/view.asp?page=main
The hub where dynamic professional & entrepreneurial Asian women connect, engage and explore ideas and opportunities to expand their horizons.
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Social Enterprise Coalition - The Voice of Social Enterprise
www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
"The Social Enterprise Coalition is the UK's national body for social enterprise. The Social Enterprise Coalition represents a wide range of social enterprises, regional and national support networks and other related organisations."
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British Chambers of Commerce
www.britishchambers.org.uk/
The national body and influential network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK. Provides business advice to members and lobbies government on policy towards business.
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Times Online Enterprise Directory
business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article479950.ece
Contains links to more than 60 government, not-for-profit, charity and private sector websites that offer services, advice, representation and information to small businesses.
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Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR)
www.berr.gov.uk/
Government department regulating and encouraging business and employment in the UK.
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European Small Business Alliance (ESBA)
www.esba-europe.org/A96C9/Home.aspx
"Cares for small business entrepreneurs and the self-employed and represents them through targeted EU advocacy and profiling activities". Site includes news, business intelligence, advice, etc.
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Small - Medium Enterprise News
www.independent.co.uk/news/business/sme/
News on the SME sector from the Independent
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Changemakers
http://www.changemakers.org.uk/
Aims to help young people make a positive contribution to society. They provide contacts and direct support.
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Social Firms UK
http://www.socialfirms.co.uk/
Social Firms UK aims to support, strengthen and grow the Social Firm sector so that more people facing the most significant barriers to work can gain employment. Social Firms are market-led businesses that are set up specifically to create good quality jobs for people severely disadvantaged in the labour market. Website includes case studies, research, a directory, extensive links section, etc.
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FlyingStart
http://www.flyingstartonline.com/
FlyingStart is geared up to support graduates, up to five years out, realise their ambitions and support new businesses.
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National Centre for Graduate Entrepreneurship
http://www.ncge.com/home.php
Seeks to help students and graduates, increasing the number and sustainability of start-up businesses.
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Striding Out
http://www.stridingout.co.uk/
A support service for young entrepreneurs.
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Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/skoll/
Provides specialist MBAs in social entrepreneurship as part of the Oxford Said Business School. Also offers scholarships.
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Young Chamber
http://www.youngchamber.com/
Encourages young entrepreneurship by linking schools with their local business community.
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Young Co-operatives
http://www.youngco-operatives.coop/folders/about_us/
Young Co-operatives encourages co-operative working for young people.
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Top 20 Entrepreneurial Startup Resources (Europe)
http://www.vccafe.com/2008/11/12/top-20-entrepreneurial-startup-resources-europe/
A list of resources to help entrepreneurs lift their startup off the ground.
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Business Franchise
www.businessfranchise.com/
The official journal of the British Franchise Association. News, advice, finding a franchise, events calendar.
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Franchise World
www.franchiseworld.co.uk/
Magazine giving news, listings, book reviews for those running franchise businesses.
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The Athena Network
http://www.theathenanetwork.com/
Focusing exclusively on women in business fulfilling a business development role, The Athena Network offers inspiring opportunities to engage with business owners and decision makers from diverse industry sectors.
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Skoll World Forum 2009
www.skollworldforum.com/
"Prominent figures from the social, academic, finance, corporate and policy sectors engaged for three days and nights in a series of debates, discussions and work sessions focused on accelerating, innovating and scaling solutions to some of the world’s most pressing social issues." Includes audio casts on a number of themes.
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Smarta
http://www.smarta.com/home
The Smarta network has been set up for business start-ups and entrepreneurs and covers everything from business tools to business plans, wikis, fora and advice on research, marketing and business set-up.
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Association for University and Industry Links (Auril)
http://www.auril.org.uk/pages/events.php
Higher education association for knowledge transfer. Includes events,jobs, publications and RSS sources.
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Hidden Art London
http://www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/
Hidden Art helps independent designer-makers promote and sell design products.
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CIDA - Cultural Industries Development Agency
http://www.cida.co.uk/
Supports individuals, businesses and arts organisations involved in creative and cultural activities. The website has some very useful resources including factsheets on topics like 'becoming a freelancer' and 'how to write a business plan', as well as a directory of funders, contacts and other support organisations.
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Doug Richard's School for Startups
http://www.schoolforstartups.co.uk/
Business training courses run by Doug Richards from BBC TV's Dragons' Den. Interactive seminars, web casts, advice and more.
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Enternships
http://www.enternships.com/
Enternships in new start-up or small/medium sized businesses.
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Elevation Networks
http://www.elevationnetworks.co.uk/
Elevation Networks (EN) is a student-led social enterprise that aims to bridge the gap between underrepresented groups within communities and industry.
The aim is to create networking platforms that will propel young people into their future careers - whether as young professionals or as budding entrepreneurs
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WiRE - Women in Rural Enterprise
http://www.wireuk.org/
Network supporting women in rural businesses.
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