Aurora Women’s Network |
Support for women owned businesses. | |
British Chamber of Commerce |
Management support for all business through local Chambers of Commerce. | |
British Franchise Association |
Will help you to make a more informed choice about franchising. | |
British Venture Capital Association |
Represents virtually every major source of UK venture capital. Advises on how to go about getting venture capital and who to approach. | |
Confederation of British Industry |
Major UK industry body. More for big business, but useful source of business surveys and other information. | |
European Federation of Black Women Business Owners |
Champions black women business owners. | |
Factors and Discount Association |
Online introduction to factoring, discounting and asset based finance. | |
Federation of Small Business |
General help for small business through membership. | |
Forum of Private Business |
Small business advice and support. | |
Home Business Alliance |
Information and advice about running a business from your home. | |
Institute of Business Advisers |
Free online service which helps small firms to search for business advisers in their region. | |
Institute of Directors |
Membership organisation for company directors of larger companies, useful information section and London meeting room facilities. | |
Small Business Bureau |
Works closely with opinion formers in the UK and Europe in pressing for change, ensuring that the voice of the SME sector is heard. | |
The Forum of Private Business |
Lobbies to create a better political and economic environment for small and medium sized businesses in the UK. | |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants |
Professional body for accountants and other help in selecting one in your area. | |
Women in Rural Enterprise |
Networking and business club set up to help women in rural enterprises. |