UK Starting Business Resources

UK Starting Business believes that by providing information on other business start-up resources it aids potential entrepreneurs to locate useful guidance on many of the aspects of setting up a new enterprise as well as maximising the benefits derived from current operations.

The list of starting business resources below have been used by numerous entrepreneurs to increase the knowledge of the start-up options; including business incorporation services, finance for new ideas and information on small business exhibitions.

UK Starting Business would welcome any further suggestions for entries to this section of the website. The goal is to consistently update and review the resources listed here and to make additions where it is deemed necessary to continue with a comprehensive informational base.

Startups is one of the biggest UK based business start–up sites providing information on both full and part-time opportunities and various checklists designed to assess the viability of the venture and the entrepreneurial skills of the potential business owner.

Barclays provides financially orientated planning advice and of course the services which they can offer to aid in launching and sustaining a small business.

Guardian has produced a useful article on starting a new business in times of a recession. The piece details several stages of the planning process including business plan, raising finance and advertising. Further information is also listed on working from home and carrying out a competitor analysis.

This is Money consists of several guides on starting a business together with tools for assessing capital. There are also sections for buying an existing operation and discussing business ideas with other would-be entrepreneurs.

Complete Business Start up is a practical resource on the various elements of starting a business. The information provided covers internet businesses, plan and finance. There are also useful business zones and dictionary sections which provide real-world experiences of starting up and explain some of the technical terms frequently used in commercial circles.

Entrepreneurs outlines the stages of developing a business idea and bringing it to fruition. There is information on home based business and areas which depict entrepreneurial successes.

Business Services Support has a range of training course designed to aid in starting a small business, information on how to build a website and company formation services in both the UK and USA. There are some downloadable brochures outlining the business start-up services they offer.

Startinbusiness provides a well categorised site covering business opportunities, company formation services and listing of existing operations for sale. Their website also provides information of upcoming business start-up shows and exhibitions and resources and advice on types of business entities and financial.

Bstartup has a number of guides of starting a new business in various industries. The site also provides extensive information on business start-up shows, seminars and workshops. New business might also be interested in the sections designed for exhibitors.