Useful links
Getting British Business Online
GBBO is a joint initiative by Google, Enterprise UK, BT, e-skills UK and many other partners to help small businesses create their first website and help them understand the opportunities offered by the Internet. We've set a target of helping 100,000 UK organisations get their first website easily and for free by the end of 2010.
The Federation of Small Businesses is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 210,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches.
Offering support for starting or growing your business.
The Prince's Trust Business Programme provides money and support to help people start up in business. The programme is for people who are:
- aged 18-30
- unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
- living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
Small Business Week 2008 in association with BT Business (13th – 17th October) is a week-long campaign dedicated to championing the 4.6million-plus small businesses across the UK. To come along to an event or find out what’s happening during the week go to: www.sbw08.co.uk
NationalRural uses the power of the internet to help rural organisations, networks, societies and the universities, to pool and share information about their events and activities
www.angelinvestmentnetwork.co.uk is a UK web-based matching service for angel investors seeking investments and entrepreneurs seeking capital
The BCC is the Ultimate Business Network. No other business organisation has the geographic spread of the BCC. Every Chamber sits at the very heart of its local business community providing representation, services, information and guidance to its members.
Interactive is a free online support and guidance tool. It offers a simple diagnostic which allows an organisation to identify its current strengths and development areas. This is complimented by access to a wide range of downloads, good practice tips, templates and other resources to inspire and inform organisations to drive themselves forward.
