A range of useful business web sites to help support clients- suggestions for other sites always welcome ( PeterCobbe@coachingcosmos.com):
BUSINESS HELP FROM THE GOVERNMENT Updated support and relevant benefits
http://www.primeinitiative.org.uk/ : national organisation dedicated to helping people aged over 50 set up in business
FOR GREAT , FREE BUSINESS PLANNING SOFTWARE : NATWEST FREE PLAN
http://www.businessxl.co.uk/ Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fount of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
http://www.lbm.co.uk/about_us.asp Marketing and business data services site
http://www.telegraphbusinessclub.co.uk/
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/businesses/
http://www.simply-info.co.uk/ Good sector based news information
http://www.staceybarr.com/ Great KPI information site
http://www.emplaw.co.uk/emplaw/employee/research-employee.aspx Excellent British employment law site
http://www.clearlybusiness.com/index.jsp Excellent general advice business site
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/ Practical advice for businesses
http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/
http://www.startups.co.uk/ Excellent business start up site - lots of free advice and ideas
http://news.ft.com/home/uk Financial Times latest business news
http://www.telecomsadvice.org.uk/
http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/
http://www.anewbusiness.co.uk/ THe National Business Register :
This website is designed to enable new business starters and entrepreneurs to decide on which is the best structure for a new enterprise. Established in 1984 the National Business Register is the UK’s only service that offers free information, advice and support in setting up a new business, new company, trade mark or brand, and domain name. Starting a new business is an exciting venture and by using and understanding this full information you will be confident to progress your ideas. All services are available online, including free instant name availability checks but if you have any queries or would prefer to speak to a business adviser please telephone 0870 700 8787
http://www.fsb.org.uk/ Federation of Small Business
http://ajax.parish.ath.cx/translator - Translates into one of five languages as you type. Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese or French
http://www.confabb.com - Comprehensive directory of conferences plus social networking tools to help you get more from the events.
CFO SITE - good for latest strategic thinking
http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/
http://www.clearlybusiness.com/index.jsp Excellent general advice business site
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/ Practical advice for businesses
http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/
http://www.startups.co.uk/ Excellent business start up site - lots of free advice and ideas