OwnBase is a UK association providing business and social networking opportunities to homeworkers. Membership costs £20 a year.

For more details go to www.ownbase.com or email info@ownbase.com.

When it comes to business banking, Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank provides the UK's best business banking solution. Switch to us today and you'll see why our award-winning business bank accounts offer great value for money. Plus, our range of market leading business saving accounts make sure that any spare business funds you have are earning an interest rate that is almost double what the big banks offer. Fast track your application and apply online today

Software package allowing teams of people to work together over the internet.

For more details go to www.mjiteamworks.com.

Small businesses are paying £1bn more than they should on business energy contracts and less than 10% have ever switched suppliers despite the obvious cost savings. Make It Cheaper’s UK based advisors shop around on behalf of businesses for the best deals in the market. It takes 5 minutes and could save your business a fortune. Click here or call 0800 970 5406 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.00pm).

This free factsheet lists a few tips to consider when running a business or working from home, with additional tips on childproofing your home office.

Call Business Link on 0845-6009006 or go to www.businesslink.org.

Phone the Helpline for the Newly Self-Employed: 08459-154515.

Simple and clear description of how to get things right from the start when setting up in business regarding Income Tax, National Insurance contributions and Value Added Tax (VAT). Lists many important Inland Revenue and Social Security leaflets. Ref: P/SE/1
Another leaflet is available:
CWL2 National Insurance contributions for self-employed people. Class 2 and Class 4.

Available from your local Tax Office, by phoning the Inland Revenue Orderline on 0845-900 0404. Also on the website: www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk .