Business directory

Website directory for business resources on the web

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Business (General)

www.best-network.co.uk
BEST Network aims to improve business efficiency and environmental performance.

www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link for Sales and marketing information and other resources.

www.companieshouse.co.uk
Incorperation and stored information about Uk limited companies.

www.dti.gov.uk
Department of trade and industry government site.

www.emda.org.uk
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England. They were set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.

www.export.org.uk
Registered charity for international trade management and export practice.

www.fpb.co.uk
Forum of private business, support for SMEs (small to medium enterprises)

www.icaew.co.uk/
Institute of chartered accountants, information and professional standards.

www.innovation.gov.uk
Business Information on the Internet, for innovation and added value to increase business profit margins

www.patent.gov.uk
The UK Patent Office, responsible for intellectual property; Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks

www.rba.co.uk
Business Information on the Internet

www.targetdataline.com
Business and Consumer Leads: Provide targeted contact list for b2b marketing, communication.

Business for all

www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link Leicestershire, Business Advice, Training, Development for everyone.

www.championmindset.com
How to develop a champion mindset, innovative personal and professional training and development programmes.

www.lacba.biz
Leicester African Caribbean Business Association, striving to improve the representation and prosperity of Leicester people of African - Caribbean descent within business, and enhance the commercial and economic opportunities within that community.

www.primeinitiative.org.uk
National organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business.

www.trainingforwork.co.uk
Computer training: Employers guide to vocational training and gaining employment qualifications. BDE offers training, employment advice and support to ethnic minority and other local residents - in particular those who are unemployed, have little or no qualifications, the long-term unemployed and other disadvantaged groups.

Business Marketing Resources

www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link for Sales and marketing information and other resources.

www.dmoz.org
Business information on the Internet, Open Directory marketing and advertising

www.dmnews.com
The Online Newspaper of Record for Direct Marketers.

www.internet.com
Internet.com - the Internet and IT Network from Jupitermedia Corp.

www.searchenginewatch.com
Search Engine Watch is the authoritative guide to searching at Internet search engines and search engine registration and ranking issues.

www.cim.co.uk
The Chartered Institute of Marketing. Here you will find new ideas from academics and practitioners from around the world, along with links to resources.

www.ismm.co.uk
The official website of The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management, professional body for salespeople in the UK.

www.rba.co.uk
Business Information on the Internet

Creative Business

www.allgraphicdesign.com
Graphic Design Resources Directory and desktop Publishing Directory of DTP resources including Graphic Design Image Editing Shareware, Graphic Design Message Boards / Forums, Actions, Filters, Templates, Graphic Design Schools, Graphic Design Jobs, and other graphic design resources.

www.artscouncil.org.uk
The national development agency for the arts in England, the Arts Council distributes public money from Government and the National Lottery

http://www.rba.co.uk
Supporting some of the best of UK artists to travel overseas and give performances or collaborate with artists from other countries.

www.connect-uk.org
Connect UK support the talent and innovation of people in creative industries including artists, designers and makers.

www.creativebusiness.com
Online business resource for the creative industry

www.creatingonline.com
Free online image editing, web design, and site promotion tools and tips for beginners. Free stock photos for personal or commercial use.

www.creativelatitude.com
Worldwide community uniting a multitude of creative disciplines within the creative industry. Their purpose is for collective promotion, education and ethical business practice.

www.creativepublic.com
Graphic design and business resource guide, a one-stop resource and information guide to help designers be more successful in business.

www.creativepro.com/
The Creativepro.com goal is to provide creative professionals with the information and tools they need to get real work done every day.

www.designer-info.com
Designer information and resources

www.news.ft.com
News and reports related to the creative industry.

www.printsector.net/home.htm
A not-for-profit industry association supporting and promoting the East Midlands Print Media and Graphics sector.

www.shoutout.info
Shoutout is designed to be the voice of East Midlands creativity, providing resources, networking opportunities and powerful promotion for creative practitioners across the region.

www.webmasteryellowpages.com
Webmaster Resource center web site tools, hosting services, marketing tips, merchant services and much more.

Databases / Prospect Information

www.bvdep.com
You can use these products for in-depth research of individual companies, identifying companies complying with specific criteria, detailed analysis of company peer groups, benchmarking and generating lists of companies for direct marketing campaigns and other business development projects. The products are available on free trial so you can assess them without commitment.

www.ukdatanet.com
Full financial credit reports with credit opinion on UK Limited companies.

www1.kompass.com
kompass.com, the Business-to-Business Search Engine

www.data4business.co.uk
The website allows you to search and target specific business sectors, sizes and locations. The diverse range of search combinations make it a tool for direct marketing campaigns.

Downloads for Business

www.download.com
Business related free or to buy downloads

www.jumbo.com
Business related free or to buy downloads

www.winguides.com
WinGuides™ publishes software and provides technical resources and support for tweaking, managing and securing the Windows operating system.

Employer Information

www.fedee.com
The organisation for major employers in Europe. Providing information, advice and support to international human resource departments

www.incomesdata.co.uk
Incomes Data Services (IDS) provides information for HR specialists and all concerned with pay, benefits, personnel policies, employment law and pensions in the UK and Europe

www.rec.uk.com
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the UK association that represents the dynamic and fast growing recruitment industry. It is an organisation driven by its membership, which is made up of approximately half the UK's private recruitment businesses.

www.trainingforwork.co.uk
Computer training: Employers guide to vocational training and gaining employment qualifications

Finance related Websites

www.experian.co.uk
Credit Report from Experian UK. Advice and business solutions from Experian provide strategic support to help clients target, acquire, manage and develop profitable customer relationships.

www.dnb.com
Business Credit Reports and Risk Management Solutions at dnb.com

Business and Finance Directory
A Directory of Business and Finance web sites offering information, products or services relevant to the UK.

Hedge fund information portal
HedgeCo.net is the fastest growing Hedge Fund database in the industry for accredited and qualified investors only.

www.pwcglobal.com
Assurance, tax and advisory services

www.turbotax.com
Tax Information Including Tax Preparation Advice, Tax Help, Tax Solutions, Federal Income Tax Forms & Tax Return Filing

www.fla.org.uk
FLA (Finance & Leasing Association) UK industry body for the asset finance, consumer finance and motor finance sectors.

News websites

www.news.bbc.co.uk
Visit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news.

www.business2.com
Business information on the Internet

www.dmnews.com
The online newspaper of record for direct marketers.

www.economist.com
The Economist Newspaper, business information on the Internet

www.news.ft.com
News and reports related to the creative industry.

www.news.google.com
Google News, sources updated constantly.

Small / Start up Business Websites

www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link - Business Advice, Training, Development for all.

www.creativebusiness.com
Welcome to the online business resource for creative firm principals and freelancers.

www.smallbusiness.dnb.com
D&B Small Business Solutions: Get Business Credit Reports, Collect Debt and Find New Customers at smallbusiness.dnb.com

www.dti.gov.uk
This site provides you with a toolkit of practical business advice.

www.ebusinessclubs.co.uk
Providing information, advice and assistance to make businesses perform better through technology.

www.first-steps.info
First Steps is a dedicated programme of e-business support designed to help businesses make better use of technology and the Internet.

Home Based Business News
Features all the tools, tips, and ideas you'll ever need to launch and grow a successful home based business enterprise. e: webmaster@home-based-business-news.com

www.smallbusinessadvice.org.uk
A free and independent source of information and advice for Entrepreneurs, Owner Managers, Self Employed, Starting or running a business with fewer than 10 staff and based in England.

www.quicken.com
Quicken.com - Learn About Running a Small Business, Get Business Solutions, Small Business News

www.sbdcnet.utsa.edu
Advice from the U.S. for small businesses.

www.startups.co.uk
Huge resource of information for new businesses with links too more.

www.smallbusinessforums.org
The Small Business Community; discussion forums covering various related topics.

www.nbv.co.uk
Nottinghamshire Business Venture has been an accredited Enterprise Agency since 1982. We exist primarily to support anyone wishing to start up his or her own business, or already running a small enterprise.



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