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Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online
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Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
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Need help getting your idea off the ground? Read our advice on everything from writing a business plan to setting up and running your own company. Find out more or sign up today.
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Get funding advice
This guide from BusinessLink provides in-depth information on raising and managing finance for your start-up.
How to raise start up finance
Starting a business is a very exciting time for budding entrepreneurs , but it can also be the most stressful. The following guide from Tiscali is a quick overview of how you could raise start-up cash for your business.
Financing your start-up
An overview of options for financing your start-up, from the London Life channel of the Greater London Authority website.
Business loans and finance from Lloyds TSB
From enhancing your day-to-day cashflow to growing your business long term, find a financial solution that meets your requirements.
Seeking growth capital?
Need funding? London Business Angels facilitates investment into early stage businesses within the UK that are seeking growth capital.
Raising Start-Up Capital
This definitive guide from Inc.com provides detailed information on how to fund your start-up.
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.