Business planning
Once you have your idea for a business the next stage is to plan how you can succeed. A poorly planned business is likely to fail, no matter how good the idea.
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Bnet
Wide range of information about business and management.
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Business Bureau (UK)
What should be included on a typical business plan, with cash flow projections.
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Business Europe
Despite its title the site is not devoted exclusively to European issues. Rather it aims to cover a wide range of subjects that are of interest to small businesses, and its news service is particularly useful.
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Business Link
From the initial idea to becoming an employer for the first time - a really comprehensive guide to starting up in business
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Business Start Up
Straightforward information site covering the establishment, development and management of a business
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Clearly Business
Portal site joint ventured by Freeserve and Barclays Bank, with the aim of providing a comprehensive range of services and information, including advice about setting up in business, business planning and getting online
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Gate 2 Growth
This site has a business plan self assessment tool which enables users to evaluate their business plans.
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is4profit
Advice on common business concerns and free guides to a range of topics, from accountants to working time regulations
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Local Enterprise Agencies
The Enterprise Agencies operate like a Citizen's Advice Bureau for businesses: offering free help and impartial advice at every stage from initial planning onwards, including changes in legislation and grants
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Microsoft bCentral
Microsoft's site for small businesses, offering advice on marketing, finance, technology, administration and services
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New Business
Extensive coverage of the issues most relevant to small businesses, with daily updates and specially commissioned articles by leading business commentators
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Setting up in Business
Guide to regulation requirements for new businesses, with links to sources of advice and information
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SFEDI - Small business
Good starting point for small businesses, with easy-to-navigate range of advice on starting, running and growing your business. The site is endorsed by SFEDI.
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Small Business Advice Service
National Federation of Enterprise Agencies site offering free advice and guidance to anyone planning and starting up a new business or running an established small business with fewer than 10 employees
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Small Business Guides
Focuses on the importance of a well-prepared business plan, and provides an easy-to-follow model for meeting the criteria for a successful plan.
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smallbusiness.co.uk
Wide-ranging coverage of small business concerns, including a useful guide to franchising opportunities.
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SME Advice
BT's gateway site specifically designed to help SME's run their businesses more effectively by providing information, services and advice, including briefings on more than 100 business topics
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Starting up in business
HM Revenue & Customs site includes a guide for new businesses, particularly the main tax and National Insurance issues
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