Where can I find more information and business advice?

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Business Link - Contains practical, easy to understand information about business start up plus support, services and tools to help guide you.

H M Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits.

Information for Business from KCC County Libraries - COBRA a one-stop-shop online database ideal for small businesses and students.

Kent Association of Young Entrepreneurs (KAYE) - provides networking, information and support for young entrepreneurs. Whether you are a young professional looking to climb the corporate ladder or thinking of setting up your own business, KAYE is designed to help you.

Kent Local Business Directory - A database of local business helping you find the right service for your needs and why not register your own business.

Kent District & Borough Councils - Unique support services with an interest in regenerating local areas.

The Prince's Trust - If you are aged 18 to 30 years, work less than 16 hours per week or are unemployed and have a good business idea. The Prince's Trust makes it possible to obtain training, ongoing business support and advice from a volunteer business mentor.

Shell LiveWIRE - offer free start up business advice, case studies and online resources.

Solicitors

The Law Society of England and Wales - A solicitor will help you identify any legal issues to protect you from them

Accountants - Not just there to do your book keeping, many accountants will help you analyse your financial records and your business to succeed and grow

Other Useful Sites

Start Your Own Business - Information on running your own business with a section specifically aimed at Kent
Small Business - Information on business start up plus additional services and information that could help your business grow
Microsoft Small Business Centre - A guide to software and servers for small businesses with free resources and information to help tailor their services to your business needs
Startups - Full of useful guides and stories from becoming a franchisor to an entrepreneur, from finance to marketing, over to latest news and resources all about starting up in business

Associated Websites

Young Enterprise - Start Something - Its mission is to inspire and equip young people to learn about enterprise.

GradsKent - Designed to help find Kent-based employment for graduates and students.

The above websites can help with information about starting a business - it is by no means a complete list - there is a wealth of support and advice available. However feel free to contact us should you need more information or advice on business contacts on 01622 694 341