The Federation of Small Businesses is the country's largest small business organisation, with over 100,000 members. The Forum of Private Business is another important lobby group, and one which played a key role in changing the law to allow for interest to be charged on late paid debts. Local chambers of commerce are another valuable resource for your business. Training and Enterprise Councils are in charge of delivering Government programmes aimed at raising the skill level of the workforce. This is the main TEC Home page .
Many local TECs have their own web presence.
The British Venture Capital Association represents the venture capital industry. BSI - formerly the British Standards Institution, handles certification and standards. Expert advice on the tax system is available straight from the horse's mouth - the Inland Revenue's own site, which offers questions and answers for both the self employed and for company directors. Information about how to protect your ideas is available on the Patent Office website. Companies House provides information on how your company needs to file its accounts and otherwise comply with Company law.