Business

Derby - Companies See also Law and Government, Travel
www.flybmi.com/ BMI - British Midland Airline
www.rolls-royce.com/ Rolls-Royce
www.royal-crown-derby.co.uk/ Royal Crown Derby
www.toyotauk.com/ Toyota

Derby - Information and Advice
www.derby.gov.uk/libraries/ Business Information Service from Derby City Libraries. Click on Business Information Service from front page.
www.businesslink.gov.uk/derbyshire/ Business Link can help to start up and improve your business
www.dncc.co.uk/ Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce delivers a wide range of business support services, across both counties to its members and the wider business community and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.
www.peakdirections.co.uk/ Descriptions and links for a wide range of websites that provide support & information to help small businesses & social enterprises in the Peak District area
www.eastmidlandsbusiness.co.uk/ East Midlands businesses can help to start up and improve your business

National - Information and Advice - See also Law and Government, Travel
www.nomisweb.co.uk/ Nomisweb gives official labour market statistics, with links to neighbourhood statistics and Census 2001.
www.bized.co.uk/ A web site for students and educators in business studies, economics, accounting, leisure, sport & recreation and travel & tourism.
www.insolvency.gov.uk/ Agency of the Department of Trade & Industry. Bankruptcy and insolvency for the UK
www.bestforbusiness.com/ Best for Business is run from the Central Library, Birmingham, UK and is a gateway to business-related information such as checklists, plans, factsheets, and tips on how to run a business.
www.businesslink.gov.uk/ Business Link's online advice site.
www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ Companies House gives company information, products and services
www.carol.co.uk/ Company Annual Reports On-Line for Europe and USA.
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ Government information on expanding your business internationally.
www.ipo.gov.uk/home/ Intellectual Property - copyright, designs, patents and trade marks.
www.askalix.com/uk/ Online business directory with easy search facility for looking up services and locations.
www.shell-livewire.org/ Shell Livewire helps 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business and hosts a national competition for new business startups.
www.startupnow.org.uk/ Startup is a programme that offers ex-offenders, and those about to be released from prison, the opportunity to become self-employed
www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help.aspx/ The Prince's Trust Business Programme supports 18 - 30 year olds who want help and advice to start a business
www.thomasnet.com/ Thomas Register of American companies.
www.tsnn.co.uk/ Trade exhibitions and events
www.venturenavigator.co.uk/ VentureNavigator is a free, impartial online business support service for start ups and small businesses

National - Overview of economic trends - See also Law and Government, Travel
www.bankofengland.co.uk/ Bank of England offers information on financial markets, financial stability, the euro, statistics and more.
www.britishchambers.org.uk/ British Chambers of Commerce
www.berr.gov.uk/ Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform offer information for consumers, businesses and employees.