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Allabusinessneeds.com - offers independent financial advice, pensions, and mortgage services as well as business related services.

beprofessional - publishes a suite of products offering support with legal advice from UK professional firms on employing and managing staff and tax compliance.

Beyond Bricks - portal for Internet entrepreneurs, offering a comprehensive resource with an online community, advice on starting an Internet business, obtaining small business grants, and other business opportunities.

Bizzadvice - includes discussion forum, information about starting a business, and access to advisors who will answer questions.

Business Bureau (UK) - offers news, forum, and information about a range of topics, including business law, accountancy and finance, and employment related issues.

BusinessVision - information on setting up and running a successful business.

Clearlybusiness.com - offers a variety of business forms, short-cuts and cost savings tips, and other advice on helping to build a business.

Home Workers - provides resources, products, and services for people working from home or freelance.

IBM Small Business Centre UK - offers information and advice for small businesses about IBM products and services. Includes information on education, training, financing, and integration of computers.

is4profit.com - business information resource and directory aimed at SME's.

Microsoft bCentral - provides information, help, advice, and services for small business, covering technology, marketing, e-business, finance, administration, employment, law, and tax issues.

Mondus - enables small to medium business users to request or supply quotes or information on products and services and submit orders via an online marketplace.

Poundbury Enterprise Centre - new technology facilities for information and communications to support small business. Offering facilities and training, with expert advice.

Small Business - advice and support services from Lloyds TSB.

Small Business Advice Service - provides business advice and guidance to people planning or running small businesses in England via online resources and enquiry answering.

Small Business Finder - small business directory with web site promotion opportunities.

Smart Eric - offers support, advice, and resources for freelancers and the self-employed.

Startups.co.uk - offers information on financing, recruitment, premises, marketing, and more.

UK Business Watch Guide - produced in partnership with the Home Office to make companies aware of security issues.

UK Online for Business - network of small business advisers offering e-commerce information and advice.