Even though we are facing difficult economic times I guess we are a Nation of optimists because here in Blackburn we are seeing more and more start ups seeking advice and help from our Guardian Angels mentoring scheme.
One of the places I think is great for advice is the business link site and whilst the people and offices no longer exist as the service has gone fully onlineI hope the site stays up forever. It contains advice and help clearly labelled and easy to click on links so that you can search for exactly what it is you need. I do not think there is an aspect of business which is not covered on this site.
Another useful site is The Start Up Donut. Again this is a very comprehensive site which is easy to navigate and contains all the information anyone can require including a focus on finance. It has a start up blog which is informative and fun and you can find your local enterprise agency here and your local chamber of commerce to get further advice and help.
HM Revenue & Customs is also a site you should visit as a start up. It contains advice, information and guides on taxation and national insurance which are invaluable. There are also links to helplines and leaflets. H&M Revenue & Customs Advice Teams run free workshops which can help to put you in the picture about what is required being self employed or running a company and the contact details are on the site.
At smallbusiness.co.uk you can get advice on government grants, raising money and business loans. There is also advice on business banking with a list of the best business banks and opening an account. The site has a Q&A section where you can ask a panel of experts any question you like and a section on creating a business from a hobby or following redundancy. There are some great links to blogs as well.
smallbusinesssuccess is a little psychedelic at first with links to the side in bright blue so wear your sunglasses but also contains valuable snippets of information in easy to read chunks. It is particularly aimed at small businesses and has links to daily business articles and ideas and tips for those running a small business.
For business planning many banks offer free advice and tools to customers. Many of the tools are interactive and if you have a business account make sure you utilise the free seminars, consultations with accountants and legal guidance alongside business manager support which is part of the package you are probably paying for after the first year of banking. Bplans offer free business planning templates and advice on business planning and a blog to help you along.
As you can see there are fabulous online information sites out there and they are all free so get online and see what support and information you can glean and go into your next meetings with accountants and the banks armed and prepared. if you cant find all the information available from these sites or want to give us all some of your top sites leave us a comment and we will try to help or share your thoughts on online support.
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