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HSBC Business Direct
HSBC Business Direct has the essential business bank account service for smaller business needs. Find out more here
Free mobile broadband is here
Get FREE mobile broadband when you sign up to BT Business Total Broadband Option 2 or 3. You'll have access to the internet wherever there's mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. Get connected now.
Self assessment - your tax return
Visit the DirectGov site to learn how self assessment works and who it applies to, completing your tax return and the benefits of filing it online.
Accountancy services & tax advice for small business
Tax Assist specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax planning and tax advice, to small businesses.
Enrol on a Sage IT training course
If your want to brush up your IT skills, enrol on one if Sage's IT training courses offered in their training centres around the UK.
Self assessment tax returns
You can find everything you need to know about your tax return on the HM Revenue & Cutoms website.
Find qualified professionals to help with bookkeeping
The ICB offers a FREE service to sole traders, businesses and accounting practices, helping to match their requirements with the skills and availability of local, professional bookkeepers, whether on a full time bases or self employed.
Take a course in accounts with the OU
The Open Universtiy 'Certificate in Accounting' will give you a thorough introduction to both theory and practice and offers a range of professional accreditation.
Find a small business bank account
The BBA is the voice of the banking industry for all banks who operate within the UK. The website has a bank account finder and information on banking codes.
Get the money you are owed
Money Claim Online (MCOL) is Her Majesty's Courts Service internet based service for making a claim against someone who owes you money.
Other Small Business Finance Resources
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
Top tips for startups
Every successful business has a few things they wish they'd known before they started...
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »
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Rackspace Small Business Hosting Solutions
Rackspace delivers hosting solutions for small businesses and helps free up internal IT resource. Rackspace is distinguished by its award winning Fanatical Support®, guaranteeing 100% network uptime, 1 hour hardware replacement and 24/7/365 LIVE technical support. For more click here.
Get help with your tax return
The FT Tax Guide is packed full of information to help you manage your tax affairs, including a guide to completing your tax return. Visit www.taxguide.co.uk to order a copy.