Beacon South West is an elite business forum for high growth companies. Powered by forward thinking business leaders, its ethos is collaboration and the sharing of knowledge, in a confidential environment ,to achieve greater commercial success. Membership of Beacon South West is a status to which successful companies and their leaders aspire to belong . The heart of the Beacon proposition is the validation, connections, trust and knowledge that makes Beacon a safe place to inspire, learn, develop and explore.

The Big Lottery Fund (BIG), the largest distributor of National Lottery good cause funding, is responsible for giving out half the money raised for good causes by the National Lottery. BIG is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need and has been rolling out grants to health, education, environment and charitable causes across the UK since June 2004 For further information please go to our website - www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

The Government created a new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills whose key role is to build Britain’s capabilities to compete in the global economy. The Department was created by merging BERR and DIUS. BIS - the Department for Business - aims to ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. Its role is to boost productivity and keep the UK competitive and an attractive place to do business, especially in challenging economic times, as well as to help companies succeed overseas and to bring foreign investment to the UK. It focuses on raising and sustaining the UK’s economic performance, nationally and in the regions, to create the jobs, wealth and ideas which support a healthy economy and social wellbeing.

Bridges Ventures is an investment company whose commercial expertise is used to deliver both financial returns and social and environmental benefits. We believe that market forces and entrepreneurship can be harnessed to do well by doing good.

The British Chambers of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit making organisation.

This website contains free and detailed information on employment law.

The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the self-regulatory body for franchising in the UK. Their website explains what is involved in franchising, a 'Help & Advice' section provides information for potential franchisees and franchisors, includes a list of bfa members, their contact details and website addresses where these are available. The bfa also run one day workshops around the country to educate prospective franchisees and prospective franchisors on franchising.

Trade association for the British boating industry and its membership accounts for 90% of the industry's turnover.

On-line search facility for identifying British Standards. The site also contains details on Kitemarks, CE Marking, product testing services.

The BVCA is the industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. The site contains information regarding venture capital and how to get it.

This Business Link service is part of the national Business Link network providing help and support for small businesses and people starting businesses. In the South West the Business Link service works closely with the main business support organisations, from both public and private sector, to ensure owners and managers receive the best information and advice.

Business Link helps thousands of companies do business. We work closely with organisations like South West Screen and ArtsMatrix to ensure our services are relevant to creative professionals. We can help you tackle the issues that are slowing your creative business down by offering business information, guidance and links to relevant providers of creative support.

Buy a business from over 50,000 live businesses for sale.

With over 3,000 business listings www.buy-cornish.co.uk is one of the most comprehensive business directories in Cornwall. The online directory can be used to locate suppliers, distributors, customers and potential clients. Standard listing £10+VAT, Premium listing £50+VAT and subscriptions can be made online via PayPal.