Links
Key links
Business Gateway
Business Gateway is a partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Executive and Local Authorities. Our mission at Business Gateway is to support economic development in Scotland. By bringing together a range of key services Business Gateway delivers an effective one stop shop to help you grow or start your business.
Companies House
All limited companies in the UK are registered at Companies House, an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry. There are more than 2 million limited companies registered in Great Britain, and more than 300,000 new companies are incorporated each year.
CIC Regulator
Community Interest Companies are one form of legal structure for a social enterprise. This web site contains a variety of information on setting up and managing a CIC.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland has around 19,000 businesses, more than 435,000 individuals with skills and potential of their own - and more than 8,000 voluntary and community groups. The task of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network is to unlock that potential and help create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy.
HM Revenue & Customs
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK's frontiers.
Office of the Scottish Charity Register
OSCR is the independent regulator and registrar of Scottish Charities. We aim to create an environment in which charities can flourish and in which the public can have trust and confidence.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.
Other links ysou may use
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
ACAS aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
British Chambers of Commerce
The BCC provides a comprehensive range of relevant, cost effective, value added Business Services, specifically geared to the needs of the business community that make an impact on to the bottom line
British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association's website is designed to provide access to information to help you to make an informed choice about franchising. One of the bfa's main jobs is to help potential franchisees recognise the good, the bad, and the ugly for what they are. Another is to help businesses involved in franchising to secure their own position amongst the "good" operators.
Coffee break briefings
Designed to last no more than 6 minutes (or the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee) each briefing focuses on one business subject and highlights the important issues you need to know about. So, grab a cup of coffee and sit back and watch. At the end of each video presentation you will find links to accompanying notes and useful downloads.
Community Website Builder
The Community Website Builder allows registered UK charities, non-profit making organisations and volunteer led groups or organisations to build and maintain their own website free of charge.
Cultural Enterprise Office
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
Cultural Enterprise Office provides information, advice sessions and training in business skills for people starting, or already working, in the cultural and creative industries. The service aims to ensure practitioners gain a full understanding of how to operate as a business or sole trader and to encourage them to see the commercial opportunities for their skills and work. Free seminars, courses, networking events and extensive online business information resources are also provided.
Department of Trade and Industry
DTI is working to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation.
Free Management Library
A large library of useful links for non-profit organisations. It is American, but has lots of useful stuff thats generic.
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
Small Business Service
This website provides the public, researchers, the media, and policy makers with information about who we are and what we are doing. They also operate another website - Business Link - that forms part of the Business Link national advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support.