HSBC
supporting the Small Business Bureau.
Please visit the HSBC Small Business news feed at www.ukbusiness.hsbc.com
"Sponsors
of the Women Into Business Conference and Awards 2003"
Bank of Scotland Business Banking
Bank of Scotland Business Banking (BoSBB) is part of the HBOS Group, which was created in September 2001 by the merger of Halifax and Bank of Scotland. With its agressive expansion plans and powerful distribution network, HBOS - the new force in banking, is challenging the traditional high street banks through an ever-increasing presence in England.
Bank of Scotland Business Banking has been providing finance and banking for over 300 years. Now, as part of the HBOS Group, we are shaking off traditional banking ideas and are innovating more than ever to make business banking faster, more convient and simpler for our customers.
BusinessEurope is an integrated service that enables small and medium sized businesses to identify issues that affect them, harness powerful information to solve those issues, and then take immediate and appropriate action using e-commerce and business tools to grow their business. We are supporting The Genesis Initiative's SME Charter for Europe as it is an important opportunity to speak directly to people who drive our service.
Department of Trade and Industry
DTI's websites offer a range of information for consumers, small businesses, employees, anyone with an interest in the world of work and many others. Whether you are looking for information on the aerospace or biotech industries or for guidance on the latest regulations, we may be able to help.
The Small Business Service is a new agency of the United Kingdom Government. Its main aims are to provide a strong voice for small businesses at the heart of government, to improve the regulatory environment for small businesses, and to ensure that all small businesses have access to world class business support services.
Federation of Small Businesses
The Federation prides itself on the products which have been made available over the years to our members. As time has progressed and our membership increased, it has allowed us to negotiate various benefits for our members which have, in the past, been unavailable; I refer in this instance to Merchant Credit Card facilities. The role of the Member Services Committee is to ensure that the benefits available are continually being reviewed to meet market demands and to investigate new products which offers additional, or improved benefits to our members.
InterForum the advisory organisation that educates and supports UK SMEs and PLCs on the business value of the networked world. The objectives and principals of InterForum are to improve business performance through the successful understanding, education and application of networked computing technologies.
The IOD aims to be the prime organisation helping directors to fulfil their leadership responsibilities in creating wealth for the benefit of business and society as a whole. The IOD has 50,000 members in the UK, with members on the boards of three-quarters of the Times Top 1000 companies, while 65% are directors of small and medium sized companies.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)is the largest global professional accountancy body, with 250,000 members and students in 160 countries. ACCA's headquarters are in London and it has staffed offices in 25 countries. In the UK, ACCA is by far the largest accountancy body in terms of student numbers, and the second largest in terms of members. It is, however, the only body to operate on a global basis. The ACCA syllabus has been recognised by the United Nations as providing the basis for a global accountancy qualification. ACCA members enjoy wide professional mobility.
The mission of the FPB is, through a growing membership, to influence laws and policies that affect private businesses and provide members with the support they need to grow profitably.
clara.net is one of the most successful Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Europe. Our philosophy is to provide and constantly seek to improve our range of excellent, value for money products and services, backed up by first class, friendly customer services and support. The fact that the majority of our customers come from personal recommendation and word of mouth, is testimony to these core beliefs. Unlike the majority of our competitors, we are an independent company (we don’t have to answer to some archaic parent company!), we are able to offer flexible pricing packages, react quickly to take advantage of the very latest technological developments and constantly search to make even the smallest improvements to what we do - ultimately benefiting our customers.
For three decades, Intel Corporation has developed technology enabling the computer and Internet revolution that has changed the world. Founded in 1968 to build semiconductor memory products, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor in 1971. Today, Intel supplies chips, boards, systems, software, networking and communications equipment, and services that compose the "ingredients" of computer architecture and the Internet. Intel's mission is to be the preeminent building block supplier to the worldwide Internet economy.
As a small business, there are many ways in which using computers can benefit you and the way you work. It can help make you more efficient, save you money, and improve your company's performance. And used creatively they can give you a greater competitive edge.
HP is dedicated to providing IT specialists locally for small and medium businesses through its nationwide network of HP Office Centres. All HP Office Centres fully understand the needs of a growing business. By combining this knowledge with their comprehensive experience of HPs products and services, they are able to recommend and implement solutions for small businesses efficiently and effectively. Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing and Internet solutions and services all of which are recognised for excellence in quality and support. HP is sponsoring The Genesis Initiative and will be demonstrating solutions for your business. Information about HP, its products and resellers and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/uk or call 0990 474747
The ACAS mission is to improve the performance and effectiveness of organisations by providing an independent and impartial service to prevent and resolve disputes and to build harmonious relationships at work.
eLance is the premier global services marketplace. From business, computer and creative needs to family, financial and much more, eLance provides the resources for people to connect, communicate, and complete their projects. Buyers can post a project description and receive bids from service providers, or buy directly from thousands of fixed-price service listings. eLance support features include the Work Space for project development and remote delivery, service provider certifications, feedback ratings, and an international billing and payment system. Service providers find a global market at eLance, and can build their reputation through our feedback system. Since September 1999, more than 100,000 individuals and businesses from 140 countries have registered on eLance to get their projects done.
Wastepack Group activities are focused in three distinct business areas - recyclate management, independent waste facilities management and packaging waste compliance. We use our strengths to negotiate the most cost-effective solutions for your business. Working with us, you will find that the most important ingredient in our success is the expertise and enthusiasm of our team.
MSB's mission is to be recognised as the leading provider of tailored services which enable clients to enjoy business performance through service excellence.
