8. Who Can Help You
Who can help you?
ACAS
Including help and information on employment matters involving dispute avoidance and resolution.
The Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Services
Clifton House
83-117 Euston House
London
NW1 2RB
Telephone: 020 7396 5100
www.acas.org.uk
British Franchise Association
Can provide practical help to people wishing to start a franchise business.
British Franchise Association
Thames View
Newtown Road
Henley-on-Thames
RF9 1HG
Telephone: 01494 637041
www.british-franchise.org.uk
Business Link
A business support network for firms with less than 200 employees. Business Link can also provide information on the availability of government and EU grants for business start-ups.
Telephone: 0845 600 9006 for your nearest office.
www.businesslink.org
Chambers Of Commerce
Provide information and guidance on a range of business matters and business current affairs.
British Chambers Of Commerce
Manning House
22 Carlisle Place
London
SW1P 1JA
Telephone: 020 7565 2000
www.britishchambers.org.uk
CBI
Practical advice through a series of web-based briefings on core business issues.
CBI
Centre Point
103 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1DU
Telephone: 020 7395 8247
www.cbi.org.uk
Companies House
Telephone: 022038 8588
or 0870 333 3636 (LLPs)
www.companies-house.gov.uk
DTI
DTI websites provide information on a range of business matters.
Department of Trade & Industry
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET
Telephone 020 7215 5000
www.dti.gov.uk
The Department For Work & Pensions
Provides advice on employee welfare.
Telephone: 020 7712 2171
www.dwp.gov.uk
Federation Of Small Business
A leading lobbying and benefits group for small businesses. They can provide support and guidance on a range of business matters.
Federation of small business
Sir Frank Whittle Way
Blackpool Business Park
Blackpool
FY4 2FE
Telephone: 01253 336000
www.fsb.org.uk
Forum of Private Business
Can provide support and guidance on a range of business issues. FPB are a campaigning pressure group lobbying for the benefit of small businesses.
Forum of Private Business
Ruskin Chambers, Drury Lane,
Knutsford
WA16 6HA
Telephone: 01565 634467
www.fpb.co.uk
HM Customs & Excise
Provide advice on vat and importing/expoeting.
Telephone: 0845 010 9000
www.hmce.gov.uk
Inland Revenue
Information on tax and national insurance matters. An online local tax office locator can be found at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Accountants
The institute of chartered accountants
PO Box 433
Chartered Accountants Hall
Moorgate Place
London
CE2P 2BJ
Telephone 020 7920 8100
www.icaew.co.uk
Institute of Directors (IoD)
Support directors in their profession development and ensure their views are taken into accountant when the government is reviewing policy.
116 Pall Mall
London
SW1Y 5ED
Telephone: 020 7839 1233
www.iod.co.uk
Investors In People UK
4th Floor
7-10 Chandos Street
London
W1M 9DE
Telephone: 020 7467 1900
www.iip.co.uk
Solicitors
Lawyers For Your Business
The Law society
Freepost
WC2576
London
WC2A 1BR
Telephone: 020 7405 9075
www.lfyb.lawsociety.org.uk
www.lawsoc.org.uk
Princes Trust
Practical assistance to help young people gain the skills necessary to make a success in business.
Princes Trust
18 Park Square East
London
NW1 4LH
Telephone: 020 7543 1234
www.princes-trust.org.uk