An extensive guide to business sites either sponsored or published by the government. Here you will find websites for the Patent Office, Companies House, Inland Revenue, Data Protection Registrar, dti and Small Business Service to name but a few.
Comment: A UK independent supervisory authority reporting directly to the UK Parliament and has an international role as well as a national one. The Information Commissioner enforces and oversees the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Commissioner's duties include the promotion of good information handling.
Comment: The Official Treasury Euro Resource. Euro cash is now established in the euro area - could your business or travel be affected? Search the following categories to find the information that you need - euro cash, business impact, travellers, publications and other resources.
Comment: An independent government department that investigates and prosecutes serious or complex fraud in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is part of the UK criminal justice system. Use the site to find out more about the Serious Fraud Office, how they deal with cases, publications and speeches, and current vacancies.
Comment: Championing the interests of small businesses the Small Business Service's vision is that the UK should be the best place in the world to set up and run a business. The site is aimed at researchers, the media, policy advisors and students. Find out more about the purpose and vision of the Small Business Service, what's new and local outlets.
Comment: A consolidator of management learning materials such as guides, briefings, case studies and reports which are indexed into business subjects with a regular update service. Information sources include DTI, Open University, ECCH, Centre for Excellence in Management and Leadership, Institute of Management, Industrial Society.
Comment: Their business is the registration and provision of company information. They aim to satisfy regulatory obligations and customer needs efficiently and economically and with quality services. Features of the site include products and services information, guidance booklets, FAQs and company information.
Comment: Working with a wide range of individual, groups and organisations their aim is to increase competitiveness and scientific excellence in order to generate higher levels of sustainable growth and productivity in a modern economy. Find out more about the DTI, read up on current issues and what's new, find information relating to businesses, employees and consumers along with links to other DTI sites.
Comment: If you are a seasoned credit management professional you may know something about using a Sheriff. If you are a newcomer to the profession you may only know about Sheriffs from television programmes and history lessons at school. The Sheriffs of England and Wales are the enforcers of High Court Orders which include the recovery of money, land and goods.
Comment: Representing teachers and lecturers of business studies and related subjects in schools and colleges throughout the UK. Their site aims to provide information about the work of the EBEA, support high quality teaching and learning in business economics, and to provide links for teachers and lecturers of economics and business studies.
Comment: One of Europe's leading publishers and consultants in information management, TSO is at the forefront of technological advances in electronic publishing. Maintaining and managing 27 web sites, they also provide state of the art content management solutions to both government and commercial clients.