Business Link - Government support, advice and information for businesses.

Startups.co.uk - General information on starting up in business.

Social Enterprise Works - guidance & support for social enterprises.

Learndirect - Information and advice on courses and business training.

Office for National Statistics - Stats on the economy, population & society.

Companies House - To form a limited company or Ltd liability partnership.

My Business Rates - Information on business rates.

HM Revenue & Customs - Info on tax, National Insurance, PAYE, VAT etc.

UK Trade & Investment - Guidance for international exporting.

Patent Office - Info about trademarks, copyright, designs and patents.

Intellectual Property - Info on UK intellectual property & how to protect it.

Health and Safety Exec - Advice on all matters relating to health & safety.

DTI - Information on employment rules & regulations

African & Caribbean Young Enterprise Network