Practical advice for businesses
Due to the complexity of legal formalities for starting a new business, we limit ourselves by posting a link to some good government sites where you can find all you need to know. www.businesslink.gov.uk
Enterprise and Business Support
Contact details for Enterprise and Business Support (formerly the Small Business Service), part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), which aims to make the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business. Enterprise and Business Support www.berr.gov.uk
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is the new government department formed by merging the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). BIS has responsibility for enterprise, business relations, regional development and fair markets, along with responsibility for science and innovation, further and higher education and skills. www.bis.gov.uk
Flexible Support for Business
Flexible Support for Business is an information service provided by the Welsh Assembly Government. It contains details of support around finance, premises, training, tendering and free business workshops, along with information resources, link directories, business news and events. Formerly known as Business Eye.
www.business-support-wales.gov.uk
Companies House
Companies House is an executive agency of the United Kingdom government in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). All limited companies in Great Britain, including subsidiary, small and inactive companies, are registered with Companies House and must file annual financial statements and company returns, which are both public records. Foreign companies which have a branch or place of business in Great Britain must also register and file annual financial statements, annual returns and other information. www.companieshouse.gov.uk
Useful links
www.startups.co.uk - guides for starting up and managing a variety of businesses
www.abusinessfranchise.co.uk