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AboutMyArea
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AboutMyArea is the rapidly growing network of genuinely local community focussed websites actually run by individuals from the local community.
Each local site is run and based on its chosen postcode, for example B92, and can be reached by searching for a postcode or via an item search.
Visit http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/home.asp for more information.
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Bank of Scotland - women's services
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Look at the section on starting your business. In our view the most helpful of the big bank sites, especially for women
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Business Link
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Government funded information site including that of the Business Link network of advice centres
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Business Link
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Government website containing comprehensive advice, facts and information about starting your own business
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Companies House
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To register or buy a company . Information on your legal obligations when you start or buy a business
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Confederation of British Industry
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Since 1965, the CBI has been UK business' most powerful lobbying organisation. It is a vital source of expert advice and information, and a forum for the generation of ideas, best practice exchange and high-powered networking.
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DTI
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The Department of Trade and Industry
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Everywoman
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Advice and information with support services for female business women
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Federation of Small Businesses
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Federation of Small Businesses - lobbyists with some useful services for people who are already self employed or running a small business
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Mumpreneurs
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Provides support and ideas and inspiration for women who combine running their own business and motherhood, or those who are thinking about it
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Open University
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Open University, for degrees studied at home, including specific courses designed for business
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Small Business
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Read between the lines because most of this site is sponsored editorial. Very useful if you allow for the bias
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Small Business Gateway
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Access market research, awareness and training seminars, one-to-one sessions with an experienced Business Information Officer (BIO), specialist advice and networking opportunities.
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Starting My Business
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Practical services offered for business start-ups, small and growing businesses such as VAT Registration, credit card acceptance, free 8 page websites etc
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The Patent Office
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The Patent Office is the UK body that is responsible for Copyright, Designs, Patents and Trade Marks. Essential information if you plan to start your own company selling/providing a new product.
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The Small Business Service
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The Small Business Service. Has regional offices but check here first for the overall picture.
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Think Pink
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A very detailed, well thought out website offering business info and networking in an informed but informal setting
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Which Franchise
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Affiliated to the British Franchise Association, lots of information and advice on becoming a franchisee
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