| Office of Fair Trading
www.oft.gov.uk |
As an independent professional
organisation, the OFT plays a leading role in promoting and protecting
consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are
fair and competitive. |
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www.sbs.gov.uk |
The Small Business Service (SBS) is an
agency within the United Kingdom's Government that champions the interests
of small businesses. The SBS will help build an enterprise society in which
small businesses can thrive and achieve their potential. |
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www.telecomsadvice.org.uk |
Telecoms Advice is an independent web site
for small businesses who need to know about using telecoms and the Internet.
Giving an overview of all the products and services on offer and drawing on
the expertise of both the industry and the small business consumer. |
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www.worldchambers.com |
The Worldwide chambers of commerce and
industry initiative provides a global network of Chambers of Commerce to
help companies of all sizes expand their national and worldwide markets
through secured, electronic commerce. |
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www.dti.gov.uk/mbp |
This Site provides access to a range of
information and services designed to help companies improve their business
performance through management best practices, techniques and technologies. |
|
www.dti.gov.uk/opportunityforall/ |
Is the Government's white paper that sets
out the next steps for Government in helping individuals, communities and
businesses to prosper. |
| Barclays/Freeserve Bus.
Support
www.clearlybusiness.com |
Clearly Business is the complete online
resource for people running a business or dreaming of setting up one. |
| Business Link Devon and
Cornwall
www.blinkdandc.com |
The new Business Link Service for Devon
and Cornwall designed to offer the best possible help to people starting,
running or growing a business. |
| Enterprise Edge - Cornwall
info
www.enterprise-edge.co.uk |
Enterprise Edge is the primary source of
business informationfor the business community in Cornwall. |
| Exeter Chamber of Commerce
www.exeter-chamber-of-commerce.co.uk |
Exeter Chamber is the leading business
organisation in the City and is committed to supporting the interests of its
members. |
| Cornwall County Council
www.cornwall.gov.uk |
Providing business information and general
information to help promote social, environmental, and business well-being
in the county. |
| Somerset County Council
www.somerset.gov.uk |
This site aims to give information about
Somerset and its facilities, and to show you some of the things to do and
see around the county |
| Wiltshire county council
www.wiltshire.gov.uk |
Providing community and business
information for residents of Wiltshire. |
| Dorset County Council
www.dorset-cc.gov.uk |
Providing a comprehensive listing of
information sources and practical business advice in addition to local
community information. |
| Gloucestershire County
Council www.gloscc.gov.uk |
Providing information for the community,
visitors and businesses within the county of Gloucestershire. |
| Business Somerset
www.somerset.businesslink.co.uk |
The extensive Business Link network is the
gateway to a comprehensive range of business support opportunities, services
and information. Business Links help businesses compete, develop and grow in
an increasingly competitive marketplace. |
| Business Link Berksire and
Wiltshire
www.businesslinkberksandwilts.co.uk |
Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire
provides Business Advisers, Specialist Services, Business Research and
Information, Training and Development as well as Start-up and support for
the small business. |
| Dorset Chamber of Commerce
www.dcci.co.uk |
An independent organisation set up and run
by Dorset business people to represent their interests to Government and in
official circles, and to provide services which will help maximise their
profits. |
| Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
www.plymouth-chamber.co.uk |
The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce &
Industry runs a comprehensive programme of meetings and special interest
focus groups. Through participation in activities, members meet like minded
business people, establish working contacts and have a chance of influencing
Chamber policies on local issues. The Chamber is an active member of most
organisations that govern business in the South West. |
| N. Devon Chamber of Commerce
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North Devon Chamber of Commerce & Industry
5 The Quay,
Bideford, EX39 2XX
Tel: 01237 426420
Fax: 01237 426426
Email: ndcci@ixxa.com |
| Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
www.plymouth-chamber.co.uk |
The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce &
Industry runs a comprehensive programme of meetings and special interest
focus groups. Through participation in activities, members meet like minded
business people, establish working contacts and have a chance of influencing
Chamber policies on local issues. The Chamber is an active member of most
organisations that govern business in the South West. |
| British Chamber of Commerce
www.britishchambers.org.uk |
The British Chambers of Commerce comprise
nationally a network of quality-accredited Chambers of Commerce, all
uniquely positioned at the heart of every business community in the UK. |
| British Franchise Association
www.british-franchise.org.uk |
The BFA is a non-profit making body
responsible for developing and promoting fair and ethical franchising
through its member franchisor companies. |
| British Standards Institute
www.bsi.org.uk |
BSI is the world leader in standards and
quality management services and provide world-class expertise in product
testing, CE marking, global trade inspection, environmental management,
information security, and provision of technical advice to exporters. In
short, we help customers to build better businesses. |
| Companies House On Line
www.companieshouse.gov.uk |
Companies House has three main functions:
- the incorporation, re-registration and striking-off of companies;
- the registration of documents that must be filed under company,
insolvency and related legislation;
- the provision of company information to the public - for this purpose
we enforce compliance with legal requirements.
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| Advertising Standards
Authority
www.asa.org.uk |
The ASA is the independent,
self-regulatory body for non-broadcast advertisements in the UK.
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| Assoc. Of Exhibition
Organisers
www.aoe.org.uk |
The site is intended to help parents
campaign against the current threat to the support their children need to
access education.
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| Direct Marketing Association
www.dma.org.uk |
The DMA has become the point of reference,
expertise and advice for political institutions in Europe and Westminster,
opinion formers, media, consumers and for the communications industry as a
whole.
|
| Export Trade Directory
www.tradeuk.com |
Trade Partners UK works alongside Invest
UK within British Trade International whose role is to foster business
competitiveness by helping UK firms secure overseas sales and investments,
and by attracting high quality foreign direct investment. |
| Better Payment Practice
www.payontime.co.uk |
The Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG)
was formed in 1997 as a partnership between the public and private sectors.
Its aim is to improve the payment culture of the UK business community and
reduce the incidence of late payment of commercial debt. |
| British Venture Capital
Association
www.bvca.co.uk/ |
The BVCA represents the vast majority of
private equity and venture capital in the UK. It is committed to promoting
the private equity industry for the benefit of entrepreneurs, investors,
practitioners and the economy as a whole. |
| Customs and Excise (VAT)
www.hmce.gov.uk/bus/vat |
As well as bringing in around 40 per cent
of central government's total taxation yield, Customs & Excise is a
front-line organisation responsible for protecting society against the
growing threat of illicit drugs, firearms and paedophile material. |
| Inland Revenue
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk |
The Inland Revenue is responsible, under
the overall direction of Treasury Ministers, for the efficient
administration of income tax, tax credits, corporation tax, capital gains
tax, petroleum revenue tax, inheritance tax, national insurance
contributions and stamp duties. |
| Investment Services
www.captum.com |
Was formed in October 1998 to develop the
Internet application of a database of sources of finance in the UK.
Subsequently, the activities of the Company have expanded to assisting
emerging companies in locating and acquiring finance. |
