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The following list of information sources is intended only as a guide. We have taken care to ensure that the references are appropriate, but we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of information provided.

Whilst we regularly monitor the links, please let us know if the link is broken or you find the material of poor quality.  Also let us know if you have better sources of information.

Our thanks to the BBC for their newsfeed on this page. This should not be interpreted as an endorsement of our services by the BBC.



Electronic Commerce


Online Transactions

Fraud on the Internet

Mailing Lists


IT Procurement

General References

Companies: UK


Companies: USA

Companies: Global

Business Finance



Freebies

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Electronic Commerce
eBusinessClubs UK National site
A Chamber of Commerce programme offering free advice to businesses

http://www.ebusinessclubs.co.uk
eBusinessClubs Scotland
As above, but a rather more active website for Scottish businesses

http://www.ebusinessclubs-scotland.co.uk
Scottish Enterprise E-commerce Site
Includes an excellent series of guides.

http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ebusiness
Ecommerce Advisor
A bit a of a maze, but lots of articles.

http://www.ecommerceadvisor.com
SmallBusinessComputing.com
An information resource designed for IT companies providing technology solutions for small businesses.  But it's a good source for your own research.

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com
The Internet Archive
A fascinating service that allows you to visit archived versions of Web sites.

http://web.archive.org
Ecommerce Focus

http://www.ecommerce.iosis.net/library
Internet Works
A source of reference for the more technically minded

http://www.netmag.co.uk
Wi-Fi Locator
A free search facility is for Wi-Fi hotspot locations around the world.
Wi-Fi Locator
Domain Name Forum
Questions and answers on all domain matters
Dnforum.com

Save up to 30% on your home phone bill
 
Online Transactions
Electronic Payments - the official UK Guide
A nice and straightforward site sponsored by UK online for business and Scottish Enterprise.

http://www.electronic-payments.co.uk
Merchant Accounts

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/
The Eminent Trading Company Limited
Internet merchant and online shop developer, payment provider, trading partner.
http://www.eminent-trader.com
The Scottish Retailer
Examples of online stores managed by ourselves or through associates.
http://www.scottish-retailer.com
Website Development & Marketing
A division of The Eminent Trading Company.
http://www.websight.eu.com
Michael Cheyne's Adsense Videos
Google's Adsense programme is a major revenue earner for some people - Michael is one of the leaders in this field.
http://emitrade.htmlindex.hop.clickbank.net 
 
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Fraud on the Internet
Symantec Security Centre
An excellent source of information on viruses, hoaxes etc.

http://securityresponse.symantec.com
Hoaxes - US Office of the Chief Information Officer

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org
Internet Scambusters Magazine

http://www.scambusters.com

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Mailing Lists
Yell.com

http://www.yell.com/
SmallBusinessComputing.com
A mass of opt-in mailings are available. We recommend that you choose the register for companies outside the USA.

http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com

IntelliContact Pro List Management Software

 
IT and Telecoms Procurement
The BuyIT Best Practice Network
An excellent series of guides.

http://www.buyitnet.org
Hardware, Software and Games Reviews
An excellent source of independent opinion.

http://www.itreviews.co.uk
Net 4 Now is an independent site providing cost comparisons for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). There is also an excellent discussion forum. http://www.net4now.com

bitpipe


Research Subjects Companies
Bitpipe Inc. is the leading syndicator of in-depth information technology (IT) content. They distribute content from over 2,000 leading IT vendors and 65 top analyst firms to leading IT & Business Sites, Global 2500 intranets.
 
General References
Small Business Gateway
A very extensive list of links covering all aspects of business.

http://www.sbgateway.com/links.asp
UK Post Codes

http://www.royalmail.com/quick_tools/
postcodes/default.htm
BT Telephone Directory

http://www.bt.com/directory-enquiries/
dq_home.jsp
Currency Converter

http://www.xe.net/ucc/
UK Street Maps

http://www.streetmap.co.uk
Time Zone Converter

http://www.timezoneconverter.com


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UK Company Information
Thomson Directory

http://www.thomsondirectories.com
Companies House

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk
UK Bankruptcy and Insolvency Web Site

http://www.insolvencyhelpline.gov.uk
Dun & Bradstreet Business Locator

http://www.dnb.com
Kelly's Directory

http://www.kellys.co.uk/search.asp
Infospace UK
General Business Information

http://www.infospace.com/intldb/intl-uk.html
The Applegate Directory
Technology and Engineering in the UK and Ireland

http://www.apgate.com
Europe Business Directory

http://www.europages.com
Scoot/Loot Business Directory

http://www.ukindex.co.uk
Scotsmart Scottish Directory

http://www.scotsmart.com
Rampant Scotland
10,000+ Scottish-related links

http://www.rampantscotland.com


    
USA Companies
Business directory

http://www.bigbook.com
Hoovers Online

http://www.hoovers.com
Thomas Register of American Companies

http://www.thomasnet.com
Edgar Business Information

http://www.edgar-online.com
Fortune 500

http://www.fortune.com/index.jhtml

 

 
Worldwide Directories
Kompass

http://www.kompass.com/kintl/cgi-bin/
KI_PROaction.cg
i
Dun & Bradstreet

http://www.dnb.com
Corporate Information

http://www.corporateinformation.com
Carol World Company Reports

http://www.carol.co.uk
Thomas Global Register
An extensive directory of worldwide industrial product information
http://www.thomasglobal.com
The Simple Business To Business Guide

http://www.bocat.com

Access some of the finest business publications


Access some of the finest business publications

   
Business Finance
DTI support guide

http://www.dti.gov.uk/support/index.htm
Centre for Entrepreneurial Finance

http://www.equityfinance.org
LINC Scotland

http://www.lincscot.co.uk
British Venture Capital Association

http://www.bvca.co.uk
 

 
   
Freebies
Language translations

http://www.freetranslation.com
Business Communication Specialist
Free eBook: The 6½ Principles of Business Writing!
http://www.lucidcommunication.nl
Web Site Link Checker (Free) and other web marketing software.

http://www.axandra.com
Free Press Release Submission
Excellent guidelines for Press Release and free online submission to editors.

http://www.prweb.com
Free Software

Note:
We recommend that you satisfy yourself that offers are genuine.  You should also remember that by registering you may be agreeing to receive future offers.

http://www.download.com

http://www.freesoftware.org

http://freewarefiles.com

http://www.completelyfreesoftware.com
Financial Freebies
A wealth of free material

http://www.financial-freebies.com

 


 
Our Own eBusiness Network
The Eminent Trading Company
Corporate website

http://www.eminent-trader.com
The Scottish Retailer
Online stores

http://www.scottish-retailer.com
Websight
Website development; website maintenance and Internet marketing

http://www.websight.eu.com
V50 Company
Project Mentoring

http://www.v50.co.uk
Open Enterprise
IT Project Services

http://www.openterprise.co.uk
Training Masters
Online computer training courses

http://www.trainingmasters.net
Wrinklies
Computer training for the over 50s

http://www.wrinklies.co.uk
Little Cotton Socks - Bless 'Em!
Parental guidance and support

http://www.littlecottonsocks.com
Scotsmeat
An example of a trading partnership ecommerce site. "You handle the goods; we handle the technology."

http://www.scotsmeat.com


The above list of information sources is intended only as a guide.  We have taken care to ensure that the references are appropriate, but we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of information provided.  Whilst we regularly monitor the links, please let us know if the link is broken or you find the material of poor quality.  Also let us know if you have better sources of information.

Contact Us:

Phone 01224 626699 or email info@ebusiness-gateway.co.uk

 







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