www.startups.co.uk

his is aimed at SMEs. It has a clear and simple design and combines news with practical advice. There's plenty of practical advice in a no-nonsense style.

www.princes-trust.org.uk

An independent organisation aiming to foster success in young people to start and develop their own businesses. Also hosts a national competition for start-ups to accelerate young business ideas. Free advice for 16 to 30 year olds.

www.newbusiness. co.uk

A comprehensive website dedicated to new businesses.

www.shell-livewire.org

Provides the latest information on how Shell Livewire assists people aged 16-30 who are looking to start their own business.

www.j4b.co.uk

Offers a simple 4-step grant search service. It has comprehensive, up-to-date information on business grants currently available in only a few seconds. It contains regional information on around 5,000 capital grants.

www.businesslink. gov.uk

Practical advice for business (managed by the DTI).

www.britishchamber s.org.uk

This is the site of the British Chamber of Commerce, the national voice of local business providing a range of services including international trade, training and cost-effective commercial services.

www.fsb.org.uk

The Federation of Small Business is the leading political lobby for British small business.

www.accountingweb .co.uk

A website designed for the accountancy community providing accounting and taxation information.

www.patent.gov.uk

The UK Patent Office