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Barclays Business Start Up Account

Get everything you'd expect from a Barclays Business account…Free business banking for up to 2 years (Ts&Cs apply). Free day-to-day support from our Barclays Business Team by phone 24/7 and Mobile Banking, manage your account quickly and easily from a web-enabled phone. Apply online.

Google Apps for Business

Smart business tools. Work together, from anywhere. Free 30 day trial.

Regional Buyers. Regional Suppliers. National Products & Services.

On Thursday 8th March 2012, come down to Newcastle Racecourse to learn more about how technology can impact your business in a positive way. We're focusing on the topics that YOU want, and we're getting the BEST companies to teach you about them. Find out more here.

Apprenticeship dreams

Ben Lobel  07/02/2012

So, another government incentive has been dangled in front of small businesses in the form of a fresh £6 million fund for hiring apprentices. Have your say »

A promising venture

Small Business Finance  06/02/2012

Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores how small businesses should approach venture capital. Have your say »

Winning new business in 2012

Small business Guest blogger

Guest Blogger  02/02/2012

Shaun Thompson, CEO of Sandler Training, explains how growth is possible in frugal times. Have your say »

What's the first thing to do to start a business?

Q: I am thinking of starting my own gardening business but know nothing about starting a business. I was wondering what is the first thing i need to do to get started?

Questions asked by small businesses

SmallBusiness.co.uk has compiled a list of the questions most frequently put to our panel of experts by the UK’s SMEs. Helpful advice for small businesses.

Researching a market for business start-ups

An introductory guide outlines the kind of questions your market research should address before starting up and the main ways of  conducting research.

Start a business advice from the HMRC

The HM Revenues & Customs provides advice and downloadable guides on starting a business, how to get things moving and where to get help.

Business leaders helping you grow your business

Interviews with leading entrepreneurs in fast growth companies.

Will the latest apprenticeship fund persuade you to take on interns?




Selling on eBay

Ebay trader Chris Dawson gives his tips to selling through the trading website.

Bupa for Businesses 

We understand that all businesses are different. To help you choose the right healthcare package for you and your employees, call us today on 08457 66 11 15 or alternatively find out more here.

Hiscox business insurance for small & medium businesses

Hiscox offer specialist business insurance for office based professionals and consultants. Hiscox understand's every business is different and work hard to understand the specific risks small businesses face. Find out which business insurance is suitable for you.

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Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010

The Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010 is crammed full of all the advice you need to start a business and offers ideas and solutions to guide your business towards success. The annually updated classic handbook provides a comprehensive reference on all aspects of running, managing and growing a business.

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Public Liability Insurance covers your business for damages and compensation in the event your business has caused injury or death to a member of the public or damaged their property. Compare Public Liability Insurance quotes from Simply Business.

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