Gateway to websites

Business & economics - specialist sources

For Key Links go to the Business & economics first page

Companies House
Enter company name for a list of registered companies (NB: not available 24 hours a day). Click registry number to view details. The site also has a 'Directory of Disqualified Directors'.

Yell.com
Electronic Yellow Pages UK - find businesses and services by name or subject.

Westminster Business Directory
Directory of Westminster businesses searchable by name, postcode and nature of business.

Ask Alix
Lists over 1.8 million UK businesses. Search by keyword and/or region.

CAROL
Database of company annual reports. Requires free registration.

London Chamber of Commerce
Part of the nationwide network of British Chambers of Commerce.

London Development Agency 
"The Mayor's Agency for Business & Jobs", including information on the Olympic Bid, the future of the Crystal Palace etc.

Think London 
The inward investment agency for the capital.

Business in the Community 
Practical tools & information about the impact of business on the community, the environment and the wider world.

Business Link
Site from the government-funded Small Business Service.

Federation of Small Businesses 
Links to regional sites and policy information from the "voice of the small business sector".

Grantfinder
A database of grants, funding opportunities tax breaks and more to help finance your new business or project.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Searchable directory

Trade Fairs & Exhibitions UK 
Database listing events up to two years ahead, searchable by subject, date, organiser or venue.

Venue Directory
Searchable database for conference, meeting and events organisers.

UK Trade & Investment 
Government web site giving information on exporting from the UK. [Formerly EMIC: Export Market Information Centre].

Internet Business Manager
A 'teach-yourself' tutorial on Internet information skills for those managing businesses. Part of a range of subject-specific tutorials from the Virtual Training Suite.

Association of MBAs
Including a directory of accredited MBA programmes.

Internet Economist
A 'teach-yourself' tutorial on Internet information skills for those studying economics. Part of a wide range of subject-specific tutorials from the Virtual Training Suite.

Other subject categories with business connections (e.g.: Music business)

In-house Specials for subscription sites available within some Westminster libraries.

Education & careers

Statistics, figures and conversion tables

Family & personal for information on personal finance, retirement, etc.

Law for business related legislation

Quick reference for general telephone and postal directories

Society for ethnic minority businesses