Provides information and advice to help small businesses realise their potential.

Responsible for the registration and provision of UK company information. This site describes the range of activities and the statutory obligations of limited liability companies.

Informative site providing details on many aspects of the office's work including a section titled "Intellectual Property on the Internet".

ACAS is an organisation devoted to preventing and resolving employment disputes. This site provides information on how to contact ACAS as well as on-line information for employers and employees on a range of issues including effective communications.

A Queen's Award is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a UK company. This site explains about the awards system, how to qualify, the review system and lists the award winners.

The ECGD is the government department responsible for providing financial and insurance assistance to exporters of UK capital goods and services. The site describes their products, services, information on credit lines and includes a FAQ.

British Trade International site providing a complete listing of all trade, public, industrial and consumer exhibitions in the United Kingdom (UK).

A society of senior personnel professionals from local authorities, police and fire authorities and regional officers of the Local Government Association, the Probation and After Care Service and Regional Development Associations.

Previously known as the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. Includes a list of MMC/CC reports dating back to the 1950s with summaries of some of the most recent reports.

The Department of Trade and Industry official website. Aimed at UK based business, science and industry, it covers such issues as competitiveness, innovation, research, export promotion and export licensing.