• Prince's Trust
  Advice and how-to information for young people aged 18-30 who are considering a business start-up.
• Startups.co.uk
  General information, news and advice on starting and operating a small business in the UK.
• Business Link
  Offers support, practical advice and legal information for anyone starting a business.
• National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA)
  A network of independent non-profit agencies that offers support for start-up companies and micro businesses.
• Shell LiveWIRE
  Information, advice and practical support for UK 16-30 year olds starting up their own businesses.
• The Financial Times
  Business Life section with info for entrepreneurs and business owners on management, marketing, technology and more.
• British Chamber of Commerce
  An excellent source of business support, information and guidance.

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• National Business Register
  Go here to check availability of your proposed business name.
• Patent Office
  Information on how to get trademarks, copyrights, and patents; Vital information on making sure you are not infringing on anyone's intellectual property.
• Safestartup.org
  Information for small business start-ups on how to comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Department of Trade and Industry
  Best place to go for official information on employment rules and regulations.

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• Bank of England
  Provides information on interest rates, inflation, monetary policies, currency and many more good topics.
• The Financial Times
  Your Money section with financial news and advice on saving, investing, banking, loans, insurance, taxes and more.
• Motley Fool UK
  Information and helpful tools for managing money, comparing credit cards, checking interest rates, selecting a bank, investing research and more.
• MSN Money
  A comprehensive collection of financial information including a special section for students.
• The Independent
  Online Money Channel provides loads of helpful info to help manage your personal finances.
• Times Online
  Money section deals with credit, consumer affairs, saving, investing, etc.
• Money Supermarket
  Compare 1200 different savings accounts and over 300 current accounts to find the one that's right for you.
• Yahoo UK
  Articles for students on how to manage money, open a bank account, avoid debt and more.
• Insolvency Helpline
  A helpful site with information and resources for avoiding student debt.

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• The Financial Times
  Special section for Market news and research.
• BBC News
  Latest business and economic news and information on markets.
• London Stock Exchange
  Tools for investors, free annual reports on companies and much more.
• Funds Direct
  A fund "supermarket" regulated by the FSA where consumers can research collective funds of all types.
• Trust Net, Financial Express
  Site that provides prices and data on UK collective funds and unit trusts.

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