Government organisation providing advice and support for new and growing small businesses. Includes details of services, resources, case studies and publications.

Offers subscription information and online content from this small business magazine.

A partnership between Scottish Chambers of Commerce and Scottish Enterprise providing support and advice for new and ambitious businesses; includes case studies and testimonials.

Features information and ticketing for this annual show and exhibition on the topic of business startups.

• Exhibitor List
• Exhibiting
• Visitor Information

A portal for start-ups and SMEs, providing an extensive library of advice and information, news, and other resources.

Charity which aims to encourage entrepreneurial talent in the UK. Features news and details of different programmes and initiatives.

Representing the interests of small businesses across the UK. Includes details of membership benefits plus listings of local events, a discussion forum and information about the British Small Business Champions awards.

Details from HM Revenue and Customs of the flat rate VAT scheme available for small businesses.

Featuring news, advice and video tutorials from small businesses.

Portal for entrepreneurs, including advice, columnists and event listings.

Established and prestigious annual awards in recognition of SME and entrepreneurial success in the UK.

An online community for small and medium business leaders with advice, tips and comment.

Initiative which follows three fledgling businesses, live, as they face the challenges every new start up must face.

Provides business advice specifically for the SME and small business community in the UK.

Network for professionals involved in entrepreneurship education, support or research. Includes conference details plus many articles and research links.

Offers a range of free business advice for small businesses.

Offering a range of marketing advice for small businesses.

Features advice and articles of interest to those starting up a new business.

Provides a variety of data on startups and new businesses in the UK.

Allows small businesses, freelancers and start ups to search for office space by the desk.

Provides free information, events and training to help people start their own business or become self-employed. Includes articles, calculators and loan guidance notes.

Promotes and supports self-employment and business creation amongst young people; describes their regional programmes, with case histories, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support.

Offers information on these business start up programmes, supported by Barclays.

Presents details of this social enterprise company, which aims to offer support to those with a creative business idea.

Provides business start up loans and runs a year round programme of entrepreneurship courses and workshops.

Offering discussion forums for small-medium Scottish businesses.

National organisation for promoting and supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship in Scotland's universities and colleges.

Independent public body which provides advice and dispute resolution services to small businesses of all kinds.

Guides and tips on starting a business, raising finance, sales and marketing, franchising, managing staff, employment law, and business technology.

Government backed portal for those thinking of starting a business or wishing to grow an existing business. Contains tips, articles, advice and extensive links.

National campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to celebrate, inspire and accelerate enterprise in the UK.

Delivery partner of the government's Start Up Loans Scheme; includes information on how to apply, plus case studies and success stories.

Independent online resource for anyone starting and building a business.

Presents advice, news and features of interest to small businesses in the UK; also offers a quote comparison service for various types of business finance.

Combines in-depth marketing knowledge with long term experience of the entire business development process.

A consortium of twelve west of Scotland Local Authorities providing loan finance to new small to medium sized enterprises in the region; describes the scheme, with case studies and how to apply.