Here are some useful web links for you to explore some of the organisations and products mentioned in the exercises, case studies and elsewhere in this chapter.

Chapter 6: Types of Business Organisations

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
This website provides general information about business organisations, and specifically of its member organisations http://www.cbi.org.uk/home.html

Building Societies Association
The Building Societies Association is the trade association for the UK's building societies. This site provides useful resources relating to the role of building societies. http://www.bsa.org.uk/

British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK; Every Chamber sits at the heart of its local business community providing representation, services, information and guidance to its members. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/

The Times Top 100 Companies
Case studies published by The Times newspaper based on companies that have featured in its annual list of top 100 companies. http://www.times100.co.uk

Co-operative Bank
The Co-operative Bank is owned by its members and its websites has interesting information about the bank’s ethical stance and its contribution to the community http://www.co-operativebank.co.uk

Charity Commission
The regulator for charities in England and Wales http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/index.asp

Startups
A commercial site with news and articles about business startups http://www.startups.co.uk

Business Bureau
A commercial site offering an overview of the legislation with particular relevance to small business creation and management http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.uk/law/law.htm

Federation of Small Businesses
With over 215,000 members, employing more than 1.3 million people and a combined turnover of £10billion, the FSB is a voice of self-employed and small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. www.fsb.org.uk

Business Link
Business Link is a government based business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers www.businesslink.gov.uk