Online publication for small medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporating advice, discussion, information for seasoned businesspeople and startups alike.

Resources for microbusinesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers.

Useful advice and information on starting up and running a small business. Articles, guides and links.

A source for news, information and best-practice advice for UK small businesses

Provides online advice and information on a wide range of issues for both start up and existing businesses.

Offering business support, advice, membership, and other services including networking, trade, worldwide supplier sourcing and access to export and business information.

An SME community resource providing news, information and expert advice for UK small businesses.

Protecting, promoting, and furthering the interests of the self-employed and small business sector.

An online community forum for UK SME business.

An awards scheme for start up small businesses in the UK (those with between one and 500 employees).

Help and advice on starting your own business, with essential business kit and a competition; sponsored by Shell.

Miscrosoft's small business resources portal, covering technology, marketing, finance, administration and legal issues.

SME portal sponsored by Lloyds TSB. News, information and directory.

Organisation seeking to maximise the interests of UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at the European level by strengthening the dialogue between UK SMEs and the decision-makers in Brussels.

Service facilitating virtual teams by matching businesses with freelance contractors and offering virtual office services, a secure on-line payment platform and performance guarantees.

Backed by major companies, offering helplines, factsheets, discounts, advice and consultancy on all aspects of setting up and running a small business.

Non-profit making institute which specialises in helping small firms. Information, branch lists and details of services on offer.

New business ideas service for budding entrepreneurs seeking inspiration, with a new small business idea every month.

A vendor independent interactive portal dedicated exclusively to small business.

Offers information on a range of services provided by the DTI specifically to help small businesses.

Downloadable ebooks covering various information technology subjects, press management, marketing and exhibiting at tradeshows.

Startup and Business information for Small Businesses.