see also...
UK small business organisations
offers free and independent information and advice for self employed people and entrepreneurs and owner managers who are either starting or running a business with fewer than 10 staff and based in England.
The British Chambers of Commerce
supports the 61 BCC accredited Chambers which provide business support for all businesses in the UK.
The Forum of Private Business
is a membership organisation which is committed to influencing the laws and policies which affect private businesses and providing members with the support they need to grow profitably.
The Federation of Small Businesses
is the UK's leading political lobby group for UK small businesses, providing services, advice and a voice for its members.
The Institute of Directors
aims to be the prime organisation helping directors to fulfil their leadership responsibilities in creating wealth for the benefit of business and society as a whole. The IoD has 50,000 members, 65% of which are directors of small and medium-sized companies.
The Institute of Business Advisers
is a non-profit making professional Institute of individual Business Advisers, Mentors and Trainers who specialise in helping small firms. IBA members can be found throughout the UK working as independents or in Business Support Organisations e.g. Business Links, Enterprise Agencies etc.