Useful Resources
Finding relevant information on the internet can be a lengthy and sometimes irritating process. We have done much of the hard work for you and have compiled a large number of links to other sites containing information and advice relevant to small and medium sized businesses. We are constantly finding new web pages that are of interest and update this page on a regular basis.
Click on one of the following bookmarks to jump down this page to the relevant section or simply scroll down as usual:
- Accounting Software Links
- Tax and National Insurance Links and Questions
- VAT related links and Questions
- Company Car Tax and Emissions
- Limited Company Name & other info
- Employment law and rights links
- Other Useful Business Information
- Credit Rating Agencies
- Local Business Support Organisations
- Other Sundry Business Organisations and Institutions
If you have a favourite site or page that you think we should include on this page please contact us and we will endeavour to incorporate it. Whilst we check our links regularly, if you notice one that doesn't work then please contact us and we will correct it.
Useful Links in Detail
Accounting Software & COMPUTING Links:-
- XERO - Online Accounting System
- Sage UK Home Page
- Sage Training Course Details
- QuickBooks
Home Page
- Office 2007/2010 compatibility pack download (allows older versions of Microsoft Office to open and save the new office formats used in Office 2007 or 2010)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Download
- Microsoft Windows Update Site
- Microsoft Corporation Homepage
- WinZip Evaluation Copy Download
VAT Related links and Questions:-
Tax And National Insurance links and Questions:-
- How do I pay my tax bill ?
- HMRC Home Page
- Children's Tax credits information
- Construction Industry Scheme information
- IR35 information and FAQ's
- Tax Rates and Allowances information
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Exchange rates - average and spot rates to 31 March 2010
Company Car tax and Emissions
- AA vehicle running costs
- Co2 emissions database & company car tax calculator (DVLA)
- AA Car Buyers Guide to Valuations
Limited Company Names OTHER INFO:-
- Companies House Name Search - Order Accounts, Annual Returns etc. online
- Guidance Booklets Index Page (Companies House)
- Late Filing Penalties guide (Companies House)
- Charity Commission for England & Wales
- Dun and Bradstreet - Company Info
- First Report - credit checking service
Employment law and rights etc:-
- Redundancy rights and procedures (ACAS)
- Lay-offs & short time working advice (ACAS)
- National Minimum Wage details
- Part-time Workers Rights (ACAS)
- Flexible Working Rights (ACAS)
- Working Time Regulations
Other Useful Financial & Business Information
- Loans and overdrafts (Business Link)
- Foreign Exchange Rates (updated daily)
- Consumer Prices Index (RPI) Current Info - National Statistics Office
- Historic RPI - Consumer Prices Index from 1915 to October 2006
- Charging Interest on late payment of commercial debt
- Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme( 100% first year allowances)
- Equal Opportunities Information
- Metro West Yorkshire bus and train timetables etc
- Postcode and address finder utility
- Student Financial Assistance Information
Credit Rating Agencies:-
Local Business Support Organisations:-
- West Yorkshire Business Link
- Bradford Chamber of Commerce
- Bradford Metropolitan Council
- Calderdale District Council
- Leeds City Council
- The British Chambers of Commerce
- Federation of Small Businesses
Other Sundry Business Organisations and Institutions
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
- Financial Services Authority
- Data Protection Public Register
- Bank of England
- Insolvency Service Website
- Confederation of British Industry
- Institute of Directors
- London Gazette
- Patent Office (Intellectual Property Office)
- Government Information Service