Business Resources

Business Resources

Daily Express

Publisher of national newspapers including the Daily and Sunday Express, Daily and Sunday Star

(Birmingham)
 
Business Resources

Daily Mail

More Daily Mail readers run their own businesses from home, are self-employed or work in management positions than any other national daily newspaper. (ABC/NRS Jul - Dec 04/TGI 2004). Target these decision makers by advertising in the Daily Mail's classified business section every Monday. Visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

(Manchester, London & Glasgow)
 
Business Link

Business Link

If you're running your own business, or thinking about starting one, getting the right business advice at the right time can give you a real edge. That's where Business Link for London can help, through tailored business support services, face to face, over the phone, and via the web, giving you instant access to the largest resource network around.

Visit www.businesslink.gov.uk

 
nfea

National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA)

NFEA is a network of independent, not for profit Local Enterprise Agencies. We are committed to responding to the needs of small businesses by providing a range of quality services, particularly targeting pre-start, start-up and micro businesses and assisting in building their ability to survive, sustain themselves and grow.
Visit http://www.nfea.com/

 
www.zurich.co.uk/BusinessinsuranceDirect

Zurich Business Insurance Direct

Zurich Business Insurance Direct is dedicated in helping small to medium sized business owners take care of their business insurance needs by offering a range of insurance products that you can buy direct.
By dealing with us directly, we can provide you with:

• instant cover to suit your business needs
• the flexibility to develop your cover as quickly as your business needs develop
• direct access to our experienced underwriters, making the process simple and efficient
• world class service alongside value for money, from a company you can trust
• the support of a claims handling team that keep the process straight forward.

Whether you own or lease properties for commercial use, run your business from an office or shop, or are a Tradesman, we are here to help. We can tailor our products to suit your needs and ensure you are covered against different liability risks. We can even insure your commercial vehicle too.
Either way we can give you complete peace of mind at a competitive price.
Visit www.zurich.co.uk/BusinessInsuranceDirect for more details.

 
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Competitive Scotland

CompetitiveScotland.com is a networking organisation dedicated to facilitating companies operating in Scotland who are actively seeking to become more competitive through business improvements. Membership is FREE. CompetitiveScotland.com provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and encourages members to apply "best practice" methods and techniques in all aspects of manufacturing, including business strategy, strategic management, supplier management, logistics, purchasing, materials management, production processes and distribution - in short, any function which affects the organisation's competitiveness. We welcome members from all sectors and regions www.dmem.strath.ac.uk/compscot/

 
The-Grapevine

The Grapevine Virtual Business Network

The-Grapevine Virtual Business Network. So much more than just a publication—it’s a virtual meeting place where thousands of real business people discover, connect and succeed - but of course the beauty is - you don't even have to leave your desk to do so!

 
Glasgow chamber of commerce

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber has served the business community in the City for over 200 years and offers a comprehensive range of business services, products and expert training, to help business realise its potential. We offer a wide range of services including the provision of:

• Training and Workforce Development
• Events & Networking
• Policy & Lobbying
• Assistance with Exporting & International Trade
• Business Information Members benefit from exclusive discounts on essential business supplies - negotiated on their behalf by the Chamber.

The Chamber also plays a crucial role in representing members views at local, regional and national policy level. Please contact us at chamber@glasgowchamber.org if you require any further information. As an accredited Chamber of Commerce our work is regularly assessed by the British Chambers of Commerce to ensure that it is of the highest quality. We also work with Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, Glasgow City Council, Business Gateway International - Glasgow and other partners to benefit business in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

 
Business Mentoring

Scottish Chamber of Commerce

Business Mentoring: You can succeed. How? Mentoring business leaders give a small comment, insight or observation from “outside the box” bringing big rewards in helping to take your business to the next level. Opportunities exist - the choice is which to pursue. Your future will be limited only by your imagination. Call 08456096622 or visit www.businessmentoringscotland.org

 
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Start Your Own Business

Start Your Own Business is a free local guide published county by county to help anyone thinking of setting up on their own. Key features include proven ways to start a business successfully, how to raise the money, where to find local help, and where to meet like-minded people.

 
UK Business Forums

UK BusinessForums.co.uk

UKBusinessForums.co.uk is the most active SME forum in the UK, providing reach to over 8,000 members. It’s positioned solely as a site for discussion, engagement and interaction, generating 2,000 posts a week, and over 800,000 page impressions per month.

Launched in 2001, UK Business Forums has become a trusted environment within which small business owners can:
• network with other small business owners
• find new contacts
• locate new suppliers
• find new clients
• receive support and assistance from their peers

Independent research by 10 Yetis PR & Marketing showed that UKBF received more than twice the level of member activity in the average day than its nearest rival forum.

Click on the following link to register for free: www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/gyob

 
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BusinessZone.co.uk

BusinessZone.co.uk is the leading online community for owners and managers of small to medium sized businesses, providing free resources including a highly interactive forum for debate, networking and knowledge sharing with fellow professionals.

Register free with BusinessZone.co.uk for a wealth of online resources including:

• Latest news and feature articles
• Highly interactive knowledge sharing forum
• Blogs
• Company information reports

Register today at www.businesszone.co.uk/gyob

 
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Bytestart.co.uk

For great tips and advice to help you start and run a thriving small business, visit ByteStart.co.uk - and see why 100,000 small businesses use the site every month.

You'll find great guides and tips on all aspects of starting and running your own successful business including, choosing your business status, finding business premises, raising money, promoting your business for free and much, much more

You can also get a free subscription to our weekly email newsletter which is packed full with the latest tips. Find out all about it, and start your FREE subscription right now.

Visit http://www.ByteStart.co.uk

 
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FreeIndex

FreeIndex is the online business directory that's powered by the people…
1. You add your business information for FREE.
2. Customers provide ratings and reviews.
3. Content is quality controlled by the editorial team.
4. Over 1/2 million people search for service providers each month on FreeIndex.co.uk.

Create and update a page for your UK business, containing: text, images,
reviews, products, services, a web link, and more… then receive genuine
enquiries via email, telephone or both.

The site’s funded by very discreet third party advertising so all of this is
entirely free of charge, including upgrades.


So SIGN UP NOW to put your business in front of over 1/2 million visitors to our site every month.

 
Small Business Club

The Small Business Club

thesmallbusinessclub - Scotland's fastest growing Networking organization for business owners and managers, decision makers and ambitious entrepreneurs who value relationship networking.

For more information visit www.thesmallbusinessclub.co.uk

 
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Business Gateway

Business Gateway was created specifically to offer information, advice and guidance to people starting up or growing their business in Scotland, and provides access to the full range of publicly funded services.

Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government, Local Authorities, and other partner organisations, Business Gateway operates online, on the phone and via outlets across Scotland.

For more information please visit www.bgateway.com

 
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Business Franchise Magazine

Business Franchise is the only official magazine of the British Franchise Association and the only official journal for the bfa-approved Franchise exhibitions. It is packed full of the latest franchise news, advice and franchise focuses as well as all the latest franchise opportunities.

 
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Businessfranchise.com

Businessfranchise.com has re-launched and will now make it even quicker and easier for you to find your perfect franchise. Visit www.businessfranchise.com for a bright future in franchise.

 

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For more information visit www.franchiseinfo.co.uk

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