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Starting a business in the EU
Click here for information on setting up a business anywhere in the European Union.
EU grants for business abroad
This website provides information on EU grants available for businesses.
Information for working and living abroad
Online information from Directgov for Britons living abroad, including what to do before you go and what you need to know about working in a foreign country.
Free worldwide business booklet
Select from a list of worldwide countries to download your free Doing Business in... booklet.
Establishing a business in New Zealand
This section of the New Zealand immigration site provides you with information about establishing a business in New Zealand. You can also ask questions about starting a business. Click here to visit the site.
Small Business Development Corporation
SBDC is a Western Australian State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector. Visit www.sbdc.com.au.
Starting a business in Canada
Guides, information and useful links for anyone wanting to set up a business in Canada. Click here to visit the site.
How to start a business in the United States
Guide to starting a business in the USA from the Immigration Department. It costs US$54.95 to download and you can access it by clicking here.
Other Start A Business Resources
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Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Necessity and invention - it's hard being green
Marc Barber 23/07/2008
Not so long ago the Environment Agency, the public body charged with the tall order of keeping England’s land green and pleasant, claimed that greater compliance with green legislation could save small business millions of pounds. Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. Have your say »
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