Links

Here are a selection of useful websites to support you in the running of your business:

Business Information

Business Link – excellent business advice resource for smaller businesses

Regulatory

HM Revenue & Customs
Companies House
Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) – Government department responsible for social security, benefits and pensions issues
Valuation Office Agency
Data Protection Registrar
Health & Safety Executive
Financial Services Authority
UK Acts – all the UK Acts since 1988
Advice Now – information on a wide range of legal issues
Intellectual Property UK – information on all aspects of intellectual property (copyright, designs, patents and trademarks)
Rightsnet – upto date welfare benefit and tax credit information site
The Statute Law Database – free access to all primary legislation which is still in force, or which has been in force since 1991, including subsequent amendments.

IT

Stay Safe Online – protect yourself and your business against internet threats. This site has an assessment test to help small businesses. Click on the link 'Create your own business security checklist'. Then chose 'take the assessment test'.

Other

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
IOD – Institute of Directors
British Chamber of Commerce
International Strategy Solutions – international business development
Bank Safe Online - Banking industry inititive offering strategies for safer online banking
Scambuster – a guide to beating scammers from the Office of Fair Trading
CIPD – HR website offering information on a range of key employment issues
Employers Forum on Age – Employer led organisation offering advice on age and employment issues, including the age discrimination regulations
Exhibitions – UK trade fairs and exhibition resource
Fraud Advisory Panel – Offers advice on how you can prevent fraud
J4B Grants – Funding information for UK businesses

Accounting Systems

IRIS - Bookkeeping, payroll & HR systems available through Sanders Geeson
Sage - Sage bookkeeping and accounting systems available through Sanders Geeson
Sage Online50 - Online Sage Line 50 accounting systems available through Sanders Geeson
Intuit - QuickBooks accounting software supported by Sanders Geeson
MYOB - Bookkeeping software supported by Sanders Geeson

Charity

Charities Aid Foundation - Advice for individuals and companies for tax efficient charitable giving
Just Giving – Provides tools to help with fundraising

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