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| Useful Websites and Links |
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Here are a number of useful links that provide a wealth of information and material recommended by Bert to help you with your business (these links are in no particular order of merit).
As time goes on, more links and materials will be added so please bookmark this page and visit regularly.
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| Business advice and resources |
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DTI best business practice
A toolkit of practical advice for businesses
Croner
UK provider of business advice, information and advice
European SME Forum
A one stop shop for SME business needs across Europe
Microsoft bcentral
Informative Microsoft business advice site including e-business advice and solutions
Small business advice centre
Provides a wealth of business advice and resources
South East Development Agency (SEEDA)
Info for the economic and social development of the South East
Startups
Wealth of information, advice and resources for startup businesses
Businessballs
Great site containing articles, materials, and resources for innovation and business development
About management
Hints, tips, advice and resources for businesses
Small Business Service
Government acion plan for Small Business
Chambers of Commerce
Support for businesses to ensure the best possible environment in which to operate
PCG
PCG is the representative body for the freelance small business community
Nigel Temple Marketing advice
Business to business marketing advice
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| Women in business |
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Aurora business women's diversity network
Site dedicated to advancing women and industry
Business and professional women UK Ltd
Leading organisation for women in industry and business
The Bag Lady Global Directory for Women in Business
International trading portal for women in business
Womens Business Network
Site providing support to women business owners
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| Ethnic business websites |
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Ethnic minority business forum
Provides independent advice to government on ethnic business policy and practice
The Institute of Asian Businesses
Advice and information for the Asian business community.
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| Other useful and interesting sites |
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Fruit UK
ebusiness specialist company, completely focused on adding value to businesses
Marketing File
Targeted direct marketing lists
The Blind Business Association Charitable Trust
Promotes self-employment for the blind and partially sighted
CIPD - The HR and Development Website
Leading HR and development advice and information
The Times online business section
News, views and articles on the business world
World Wide Words
Interesting site about English words and phrases.
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The Times Business section Top 50 SME's
The Times 50 top SMEs to work for
DTI business statistics
International benchmarking study 2004
National Statistics
National Business Statistics 2002, 2003 and 2004
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| Fun and inspirational stuff to lighten up meetings and presentations |
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Business buzzword bingo
Fun site that generates business bingo cards for injecting humour into meetings!
Comedy-zone
Jokes, stories, pictures etc to liven up meetings and presentations (Caution: some adult content)
AHA clean jokes and humour
Selection of clean Jokes, stories, cartoons to liven up meetings and presentations
Woopido motivational articles
A collection of motivational stories, quotes etc from business leaders
Dilbert
Need we say more?!
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