BUSINESS LINKS
www.aba.com - the American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes on issues of national importance for financial institutions and their customers. It aims at serving its members by enhancing the role of financial services institutions as the preeminent providers of financial services.
www.babc.org – The British American Business Council (BABC) is
the largest transatlantic business organization, consisting of over
30 British-American business associations and more than 4,000
companies in major cities throughout North America and the UK.
www.babinc.org – BritishAmerican Business is the leading
transatlantic business organization dedicated to helping its member
companies build their international business.
www.bba.org.uk - The BBA is the leading association for the UK banking and financial services sector. It speaks for 223 banking members, from 60 countries, on the full range of UK or international banking issues engaging, in the process, with 37 associated professional firms.
www.berr.gov.uk – BERR’s central purpose is to help ensure
business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the
voice for business arcoss Government. It leads the Government’s
drive to raise UK levels of productivity, create the conditions for
business success and strengthen the economic performance of all
the rgions.
www.bexa.co.uk – The British Exporters Association (BExA) is an
independent national trade association representing all sectors of
the export community.
www.businesslink.org – Whether you are a sole trader or a firm
of 250 employees, this site can provide you with straightforward
information for all your business needs, from finance and grants to
buying or selling a business.
www.companieshouse.gov.uk – Companies House provides
comprehensive guidance on company formation, a series of
detailed booklets on various aspects and numerous useful addresses
on its website.
www.bpminstitute.org - BPM institute.org is a peer-to-peer exchange for business process management professionals. It was established in response to the demand for education and peer exchange on all aspects surrounding business process computing.
www.forrester.com - Forrester Research, Inc. is an independent technology and market research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice to global leaders in business and technology.
www.gartner.com - Gartner, Inc. is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. They deliver the technology-related insight necessary for informed decision making.
www.rmahq.org - The Risk Management Association (RMA) is a non-profit, member-driven, professional association, whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles in the financial services industry.
www.theirm.org - The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is risk management’s leading professional education and training body.
www.uktradeinfo.com – As part of HM Revenue and Customs
(HMRC), Statistical Analysis of Trade Unit (SATU) it focuses on trade
statistics business, produces quality and timely trade statistics and
delivers activities associated with this work.
EDUCATION
www.ecis.org – As an international school membership
organization, the European Council of International Schools (ECIS)
provides services to support professional development, curriculum
and instruction, leadership and good governance in international
schools located in Europe and around the world. ECIS creates
opportunities for education and dialogue, encourages alliances with
other organizations, and acts as a catalyst for the advancement of
international education.
www.fulbright.co.uk – The Fulbright Programme promotes peace
and understanding through educational exchange.
www.schoolplacement.com – Bennett Educational Resources is
the industry specialist in education placement advisement and
customized consulting services for individual family clients and
multinational corporations with relocating personnel.
GOVERNMENT
www.defra.gov.uk – The Department for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs (DEFRA) works for the essentials of life – food, air, land,
water, people, animals and plants.
www.direct.gov.uk – This site offers the easy way to access
government services. It guides you through more than 900
government websites straight through to public services.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk – The Home Office is the government
department responsible for ensuring we live in a safe, just and
tolerant society. It is responsible for the police in England and Wales,
national security, the justice system and immigration.
www.patent.gov.uk – The UK Patent Office is responsible for
Intellectual Property (copyright, designs, patents and trade marks)
in the UK.
www.statistics.gov.uk – Official national statistics on Britain’s
economy, population and society at national and local level.
www.usembassy.org.uk – US Embassy in London.
GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk – SMEs may be able to claim payable
tax credits in cash from the Inland Revenue if they have losses in the
accounting period.
Grants
Grant for Research and Development is the DTI initiative that
provides grants to help individuals and small and medium-sized
businesses in England to research and develop technologicallyinnovative
products and processes. Further information, and
details of the grants available from the devolved administrations
can be obtained from the following websites:
Scotland: www.rsascotland.gov.uk– Regional Selective
Assistance (RSA) is a national grant scheme administered by RSA
Scotland, part of the Scottish Executive. It is aimed at encouraging
investment and job creation in the areas of Scotland designated
for regional aid under European Community (EC) law (the Assisted
Areas). Businesses of all sizes can apply for RSA, whether they are
Scottish-owned or owned or headquartered outside Scotland.
Wales: www.wales.gov.uk/subitradeindustry/content/grantsforbusiness-e.htm – The Welsh Assembly Government
delivers two discretionary investment grant schemes aimed at
helping manufacturing or service sector businesses that operate
beyond local markets.
Northern Ireland: www.investni.com – Northern Ireland offers a
highly attractive and competitive package of financial incentives,
recruitment and training, R&D and other development support
tailored to each company’s needs.
IMMIGRATION
www.fco.gov.uk – The Foreign and Commonwealth Office
(FCO) issues visas and advises on immigration matters for visitors
to the UK.
www.iasuk.org –The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS).
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk – As part of the Home Office, the
Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) is responsible for
immigration control. It also considers applications for permission to
stay, citizenship and asylum.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk – A joint Home Office and Foreign and
Commonwealth Office Unit that runs the UK’s visa service.
www.workingintheuk.gov.uk – Part of the Home Office’s
Immigration and Nationality Directorate, it administers the work
permit arrangements on behalf of the UK government.
INWARD INVESTMENT
www.amchameu.be - AmCham EU is the voice of companies of American parentage committed to Europe towards the institutions and governments of the European Union on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. Their aim is to ensure a growth-oriented business and investment climate for their member companies in the EU.
www.amchameurope.com - From its inception, the EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (ECACC) has been the voice of international business in Europe. ECACC promotes commercial, financial and industrial relations between the United States and European countries, representing, when appropriate, the views and aims of the members’ interests to representatives of host country governments and other regional intergovernmental organizations.
www.buyusa.gov/uk – The US Commercial Service providing
Export Assistance to the UK.
www.european-fair-trade-association.org - EFTA (the European Fair Trade Association) is an association of 11 Fair Trade importers in nine European countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom).It aims at supporting it’s member organizations, encouraging them to cooperate and coordinate their work around the associations’ own intentions.
www.fta-eu.org - The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) is the association for European commerce, specialising in international trade issues. Their members are national trade associations and companies from all over Europe.
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk – UK Trade & Investment is a UK
government organization. It helps UK companies do business abroad – and helps overseas companies do business in the UK.
www.uktradeinvestusa.com – The British government’s official
website for UK Trade & Investment in the US, facilitating businessto-business trade and investment between the UK and the USA.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
www.eeda.org.uk – The East of England is the region of the UK
located immediately north of London.
www.eurada.org - EURADA, the Association of Regional Development Agencies is a non profit-making organisation aiming to promote regional, economic development through dialogue with the European Commission services.
www.investni.com – Invest Northern Ireland aims to change
Northern Ireland into a high-growth economy driven by innovation
and enterprise.
www.nwda.co.uk – The Northwest Development Agency is
responsible for the sustainable economic development and
regeneration of England’s North West.
www.onenortheast.co.uk – One Northeast is the regional
development agency covering the North East region of England,
comprising Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and
Tees Valley.
www.seeda.co.uk – The South East England Development Agency
(SEEDA) came into operation to take the strategic lead in promoting
the sustainable economic development of the region.
www.southwestrda.org.uk – South West of England Regional
Development Agency. Their goal is to improve the economy of the
South West.
www.sdi.org.uk – Scottish Development International helps
would-be investors get the most from Scotland’s powerful
knowledge-based industries.
www.thebritishmidlands.com – The British Midlands is located in
the business centre of the UK.
www.thinklondon.com – Think London is the official foreign direct
investment agency for London.
www.wda.co.uk – The Welsh Development Agency’s (WDA)
mission is to maintain Wales’ position as a world-class location for
overseas business.
www.yorkshire-forward.com – The Regional Action Plan for the
Yorkshire and Humber economy sets out region-wide actions to
implement the Regional Economic Strategy.
TAXATION
www.hmce.gov.uk – HM Revenue & Customs is responsible for
collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and
Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK’s frontiers.
www.hm-treasury.gov.uk – The Treasury is the UK’s economics
and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and
implementing the government’s financial and economic policy.
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk – HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
was formed in April 2005, following the merger of Inland Revenue
and HM Customs and Excise Departments.
UK
www.britainusa.com – This site provides up-to-date information
about Britain, including UK government policy and humanitarian
efforts, British science and technology advancements,
requirements and regulations for visas to Britain, and a wealth of
additional information and news about Britain and the US.
www.focus-info.org – FOCUS is the information resource for
expatriates, international assignees and their families living and
working in London and the rest of the UK.
www.i-uk.com – i-uk is a gateway to the UK’s business, tourism,
educational and cultural resources.
www.visitbritain.com – VisitBritain works in partnership with
the national tourist boards in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland
and Wales to promote an attractive image of Britain. It provides
impartial tourism information and gathers essential market
intelligence for the UK tourism industry.
UK TRADE SHOWS and EXHIBITION SITES
www.exhibitions.co.uk – This site offers a comprehensive listing
of all the consumer, public, industrial and trade exhibitions to be
held in major venues around the UK.
www.tsnn.co.uk – If you need a supplier to help with your
next exhibition, event, or seminar, this site will help you find the
right partner.
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