What's new?
What's new: just published resources
New Contracts Finder service availableFind public sector procurement tender and contract documents |
Civil unrest guidance for businessesAdvice on dealing with the ongoing situation |
- Incorporate online with Companies House - Use this simple, new service to incorporate a private limited company online
- Business awards finder - Search our new database for business recognition awards that could boost your business' profile
- Managing financial difficulty - Read our new guidance on your options and obligations
- Tools Directory - Interactive tools to help you run your business
What's new: advice and support
Drought measuresFind out about the current water status in your region |
Advertise a job vacancy with Jobcentre PlusPost your job vacancies for free on Jobcentre Plus using Employer Direct online |
- Getting started in business - Details of upcoming features to help you when starting up
- Phasing out the default retirement age - The law on age and retirement changed on 6 April 2011
- The Regional Growth Fund - Find out about the opportunities this new fund offers to businesses
- Business health check for growth - Get a free business performance review with an independent business adviser
- Business Advice Open Days - Meet experts who can advise on all aspects of starting up and running a business
- Help for businesses - Use our guides and tools to find advice and support during this challenging economic climate
- Countdown Bulletins - Issue 3 now available: Abolition of contracting out on a Defined Contribution basis (June 2011) - Opens in a new window
What's new: regulations and your business
Competition lawNew guidelines for businesses |
New Self Assessment penalties for late filing and late paymentFind out if the new rules may apply to you |
- New rules on electronic marketing and cookies come into force - Website owners have one year to comply
- Red Tape Challenge now focusing on manufacturing - Have your say on the regulations that affect your business
- Regulation updates - Keep track of regulation changes affecting small business with our at-a-glance guidance
- Your Type of Business - Find summaries of regulations, licences, British and European standards and contacts for your business
What's new: latest government campaigns & announcements
New opportunities to do business with GovernmentPrompt payment passed to SME sector |
Enabling the Transition to a Green EconomyThe government's new publication on improving sustainability |
- Waste Review published - Find out how the government's recent Waste Review could affect your business
- Single government website alphagov launched - Access to online public services is being improved
- Every Business Commits - Find out about a new responsibility deal between the Government and business
- Updates to the Solutions for Business portfolio - The government has made changes to further streamline support for businesses
- StartUp Britain - Government and major business support worth £1,500 available for every start up business
- Bigger, Better Business - New programme for business improvement and support
What's new: in the workplace
Cutting employment red tapeGovernment commits to further employment law review |
Have your say on R&D Tax creditsGovernment launches further R&D Tax Credits consultation |
- Train to Gain service closes - The government is closing the Train to Gain service
- Rugby World Cup 2011 - Help for employers
- Modern Workplaces - Help influence proposed changes to employment regulations
- Leadership and Management Advisory Service - Access funding of up to £1,000 to develop senior leaders' skills
- Statutory payment rates - Find out the current rates of statutory sick, maternity, paternity adoption pay
- New 'Clearkit' - Guidance for employers on recruiting and retaining disabled people
What's new: developing your business
Online marketing - a cost-effective approachFind out how online marketing can help you reach customers in a cost-effective way |
Managing IT risks in your businessEnsure that you have the right business processes in place |
Budget
Budget 2011How the Budget will affect your business |
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