LiveWIRE  
   Help and advice on starting your own business, with essential business kit and a competition; sponsored by Shell.
   http://www.shell-livewire.org/

smallbusiness|europe  
   Organisation seeking to maximise the interests of UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at the European level by strengthening the dialogue between UK SMEs and the decision-makers in Brussels.
   http://www.smallbusinesseurope.org/

Better Business  
   Resources for microbusinesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers.
   http://www.better-business.co.uk/

Federation of Small Businesses  
   Protecting, promoting, and furthering the interests of the self-employed and small business sector.
   http://www.fsb.org.uk/

Small Business Guide  
   SME portal sponsored by Lloyds TSB. News, information and directory.
   http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk

The Institute of Business Advisers  
   Non-profit making institute which specialises in helping small firms. Information, branch lists and details of services on offer.
   http://www.iba.org.uk/

Smarterwork.Com  
   Service facilitating virtual teams by matching businesses with freelance contractors and offering virtual office services, a secure on-line payment platform and performance guarantees.
   http://www.smarterwork.com/

Business Bureau (UK)  
   Useful advice and information on starting up and running a small business. Articles, guides and links.
   http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.uk/

Chamber Business Enterprises  
   Offering business support, advice, membership, and other services including networking, trade, worldwide supplier sourcing and access to export and business information.
   http://www.tvc.org.uk/

The Big Small Business Initiative  
   Backed by major companies, offering helplines, factsheets, discounts, advice and consultancy on all aspects of setting up and running a small business.
   http://www.bsbi.co.uk

Microsoft bCentral  
   Miscrosoft's small business resources portal, covering technology, marketing, finance, administration and legal issues.
   http://www.bcentral.co.uk

Growing Business Awards  
   An awards scheme for start up small businesses in the UK (those with between one and 500 employees).
   http://www.growingbusinessawards.co.uk

Business Europe  
   A source for news, information and best-practice advice for UK small businesses
   http://www.businesseurope.com

The Small Business Service  
   Offers information on a range of services provided by the DTI specifically to help small businesses.
   http://www.sbs.gov.uk/home/

The Small Business Community Forums  
   A vendor independent interactive portal dedicated exclusively to small business.
   http://www.smallbusinessforums.org

Business Gateway  
   Provides online advice and information on a wide range of issues for both start up and existing businesses.
   http://www.bgateway.com

e-Co  
   An SME community resource providing news, information and expert advice for UK small businesses.
   http://www.e-co.co.uk

The Lightbulb Factor  
   New business ideas service for budding entrepreneurs seeking inspiration, with a new small business idea every month.
   http://www.thelightbulbfactor.com

Forum4Business  
   An online community forum for UK SME business.
   http://www.forum4business.com

Tips for a Tenner  
   Downloadable ebooks covering various information technology subjects, press management, marketing and exhibiting at tradeshows.
   http://www.bizclass.co.uk/tipsforatenner/index.htm

Union Of Small Businesses  
   Startup and Business information for Small Businesses.
   http://www.uosb.co.uk

Small Business Service  
   An agency of the UK Government to help small firms and represent their interests within Government.
   http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/

4SME  
   Online publication for small medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporating advice, discussion, information for seasoned businesspeople and startups alike.
   http://www.4sme.co.uk