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General Business Support, Schemes and Initiatives

Enterprise Directorate
The Enterprise Directorate (previously: Small Business Service) operate a number of schemes and initiatives that are designed to help small businesses in a variety of ways. Sector specific support for Automotive industries can be found on their Business Advice Online website: http://www.berr.gov.uk/bestpractice

BERR For Business
This page lists many of the initiatives that the BERR and other parts of Government currently operate. Included on this page are links with various support schemes and initiatives.

BERR Information Age
This page lists many of the initiatives that the BERR and other parts of Government currently operate. Included on this page are links with schemes and initiatives offering guidance and advice relating to new technology and fast access to information.

BERR International Trade and Investment
This page offers a comprehensive menu of links to sites offering support to exporters (through UK Trade & Investment), investors in the UK and importers into the UK.

Companies House
From this site, you can link to a wide range of Government sites and Professional Bodies that can provide general guidance and support for all UK companies.

The Trade Association Forum
The Trade Association Forum helps associations to deliver best practice to members.

Regulatory Guidance
BERR Regulatory Guidance provides general guidance from the BERR and also links to other relevant BERR web pages.

The Direct Access Governmentwebsite
provides guidance issued by other Government Departments.