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Easy-to-follow business plan guide
This guide from BusinessLink will show you how to prepare a high-quality business plan using a number of easy-to-follow steps.
Business planning advice from Shell LiveWIRE
Information, advice and practical support for 16-30 year olds on business planning from Shell LiveWIRE.
Enterprise fellowships for post-grads
The Enterprise Fellowship programme provides business training, funding, access to mentors, business experts and professional advisers for post-graduates.
Mentoring and advice from GLE
GLE oneLondon provides a wide range of business support to people thinking of starting their own business from finance and advice to mentoring and training.
Start-up costs calculator
What does it cost to start a business? This simple start-up costs calculator from bplans.co.uk can help you estimate.
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Other Start A Business Resources
Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Business continuity planning
Ensure that your business can keep going in any circumstances, with a business continuity plan.
Internet marketing
How small businesses can market themselves online, and the importance of an internet marketing strategy.
Continued expansion of the European Union
Marc Barber 01/05/2008
Our poll this fortnight focused on the inevitable increase in migrant workers brought about by the continued expansion of the European Union (EU). Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online
Guest Blogger 29/04/2008
This beginners' guide from SmallBusness.co.uk and Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online, can help you get started on the road to being a smart online operator. Have your say »
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