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Starting a business in the EU
Click here for information on setting up a business anywhere in the European Union.
EU grants for business abroad
This website provides information on EU grants available for businesses.
Information for working and living abroad
Online information from Directgov for Britons living abroad, including what to do before you go and what you need to know about working in a foreign country.
Free worldwide business booklet
Select from a list of worldwide countries to download your free Doing Business in... booklet.
Rules and regulations for business abroad
The Doing Business in range of booklets from Baker Tilly International give an overview of the rules and regulations for businesses in various countries.
Establishing a business in New Zealand
This section of the New Zealand immigration site provides you with information about establishing a business in New Zealand. You can also ask questions about starting a business. Click here to visit the site.
Other Start A Business Resources
Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
Meeting menaces: The Dominator
This short video with John Cleese has some useful advice about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.
Jamie's kitchen: part three
Jamie Oliver has to deal with a crisis in the kitchen as his team learn an important lesson about accountability.
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) 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 »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. (1 comments) Have your say »
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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.