Useful Websites
We’ve put together a selection of useful links, including:
- free accounting software
- some great business tools
- quick links to business information
- our recommended add-ons for Firefox web browser (our favourite)
- recommendation for add-ons for Thunderbird email (another favourite)
Free accounting software
Very simple to use. Recommended by accountants.
Invoicing software
Designed to make invoicing and managing income easy. And it's FREE
Create and track invoices, credit notes, delivery notes, quotes and customer statements. Free for a trial period and inexpensive to purchase.
Low cost on-line accounting software
A small business accounting package. Free trial, inexpensive to purchase
An accounting package for freelancers and small businesses.
Free web site & hosting
This is an initiative by BT, Google, e-skills uk, and enterprise-uk to get more small businesses on-line.
Create a free website with a free .co.uk address in just 20 minutes. Use the simple online tool to create your first website - no technical knowledge needed. Update your site from any computer, for free.
Access Documents Anywhere
If you work remotely and need to access documents on-line quickly, or if you use more than one computer or laptop, then this free application is a ‘must have’. It will synchronise your documents and files wherever you are (any file type) and it works with mobile devices too.
Remember everything, access it anywhere, find it fast. Evernote makes it easy to remember things using your computer, phone, and the web.
Data Backup
What would happen to your business if you lost all your data? DepositIt is a fully automatic data back up system that we recommend highly.
Financial
Enter your salary, pension contribution, etc, and this will calculate your Tax and National Insurance and your take home pay.
Over 164 currencies and 3 metals using daily OANDA Rates®,
Business Websites & Forums
Free small business advice and information
Other Useful Links
The simplest, easiest way to blog, share posts, share pictures, promote products
Business Applications
FREE application to create a PDF document from any Microsoft Windows application. Will also create JPEG and other file types
HMRC Employer's Links
Links to all the HMRC employer's forms