Please see below a list of websites which may be of interest to you.

 

If you would like us to add your companies web site to this list please email us.



Secretarial Resources

Web Design & Optimisation

Accountancy Resources

Recruitment Services

Travel & Holidays

CV Services

Typing Services

IT Links

Legal Resources

HR Information

Charities

General Interest

Education & Training

Directories

Awarding Bodies

Government Websites

Funding

Social Networking

Shopping Online

Comparison Websites

Fresh Produce From The Farm

Chamber of Commerce

Business









Secretarial Resources


Typing Agency

http://www.letustype4u.co.uk/

If you need typing services or document production



Accountancy Resources

 

Riddingtons Limited Accountants

Accountancy, Taxation and Self Employment needs and advice

http://www.riddingtons.co.uk

 

Companies House

The main functions of Companies House are to:

A) Incorporate and dissolve limited companies;

B) Examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation; and

C) Make this information available to the public.

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/



Travel & Holidays

 

Spanish Holiday Homes for Rent

http://www.spain-holiday.com/

 

Flights

http://www.ryanair.com/en

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com

http://www.easyjet.com

http://www.Cheapflights.co.uk

http://www.britishairways.com/london

http://www.expedia.co.uk/

http://www.jet2.com

http://www.bmibaby.com

http://www.easyjet.com

http://www.air-scotland.com/


Typing Services

 

Transcription Service



Legal Resources


Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

 

http://www.akingump.com

 

Alan Ashley & Co

 

http://www.Ashlaw.co.uk

 

Allen & Overy

 

http://www.allenovery.com

 

Amy & Co.

 

http://www.amyandco.com

 

Arnold & Porter

 

http://www.arnoldporter.com

 

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert

 

http://www.blg.co.uk/

 

Batchelors

 

http://www.batchelors.co.uk

 

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP

 

http://www.blm-law.com

 

Berwin Leighton Paisner

 

http://www.blplaw.com

 

Bird & Bird

 

http://www.twobirds.com

 

Blake Lapthorn

 

http://www.bllaw.co.uk

 

Boodle Hatfield

 

http://www.boodlehatfield.com

 

Bracher Rawlins LLP

 

http://www.bracherrawlins.co.uk

 

Brian Barr Ltd

 

http://www.brianbarr.co.uk

 

Carter Lemon Camerons

 

http://www.cartercamerons.com

 

Carter-Ruck & Partners

 

http://www.carter-ruck.com

 

Child & Child Solicitors

 

http://www.childandchild.co.uk/site/home/

 

Clegg Manuel Solicitors

 

http://www.cleggmanuel.co.uk

 

CMS Cameron McKenna LLP

 

http://www.law-now.com

 

Colemans

 

http://www.colemans.co.uk

 

Collyer-Bristow

 

http://www.collyer-bristow.co.uk

 

Colman Coyle

 

http://www.colmancoyle.com

 

Covington & Burling

 

http://www.cov.com

 

CPA (UK) Ltd

 

http://www.cpaglobal.com

 

Cravath Swaine & Moore

 

http://www.cravath.com

 

Cumberland Ellis

 

http://www.cumberlandellis.com/

 

Curwens

 

http://www.curwens.co.uk

 

David Price & Co

 

http://www.lawyers-media.com

 

Denton Wilde Sapte

 

http://www.dentonwildesapte.com/en/Home.aspx

 

Devonshires Solicitors

 

http://www.devonshires.com

 

DFM Beckman

 

http://www.dfmbeckman.com

 

Edwards Duthie

 

http://www.edwardsduthie.com

 

Elliots, Bond & Banbury

 

http://www.eb-b.co.uk/

 

Eversheds

 

http://www.eversheds.com

 

Farrer & Co.

 

http://www.farrer.co.uk

 

Fasken Martineau Stringer Saul

 

http://www.fasken.com/

 

Field Fisher Waterhouse

 

http://www.ffwlaw.com

 

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

 

http://www.freshfields.com

 

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP

 

http://www.fulbright.com

 

Gates and Partners

 

http://www.gatesandpartners.co.uk

 

Gordon Dadds

 

http://www.gordondadds.com

 

Hempsons

 

http://www.hempsons.co.uk

 

Hempsons Solicitors

 

http://www.hempsons.co.uk

 

Henderson Chambers

 

http://www.hendersonchambers.co.uk

 

Herbert Smith

 

http://www.herbertsmith.com/

 

Hogan & Hartson

 

http://www.hhlaw.com

 

Housing and Property Law Partnership

 

http://www.housingandproperty.co.uk

 

Howard Kennedy

 

http://www.howardkennedy.com

 

Howard Partnership

 

http://www.richardhoward.tv

 

Howrey Simon Arnold & White

 

http://www.howrey.com

 

Hunton & Williams

 

http://www.hunton.com

 

Huw Jones

 

http://www.dragonlaw.co.uk

 

Ian Hyman & Co

 

http://www.ianhyman.co.uk

 

Irwin Mitchell

 

http://www.imonline.co.uk

 

Just Costs

 

http://www.justcosts.com

 

Kennedys Law

 

http://www.kennedys-law.com

 

Kingsley Napley

 

http://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

 

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

 

http://www.uk.kirkland.com

 

KSB Law

 

http://www.ksblaw.co.uk

 

Latham & Watkins (London) LLP

 

http://www.lw.com

 

Lawford & Co

 

http://www.lawford.co.uk/

 

Lexindia Group

 

http://www.lexindia.com

 

Lipkin & Gorman Solicitors

 

http://www.lipkingorman.com

 

Lovells LLP

 

http://www.lovells.com

 

Maples & Calder

 

http://www.maplesandcalder.com

 

Marsh Brown & Co

 

http://www.marshbrownsolicitors.co.uk

 

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo

 

http://www.mintz.com

 

Montague Lambert & Co

 

http://www.montaguelambert.com

 

Moon Beever Solicitors

 

http://www.moonbeever.com

 

Moss & Co

 

http://www.mosslaw.co.uk

 

Nabarro LLP

 

http://www.nabarro.com

 

Norton Rose LLP

 

http://www.nortonrose.com

 

Osborne Clarke

 

http://www.osborneclarke.com

 

Oury Clark & Co

 

http://www.ouryclark.com

 

Pillsbury

 

http://www.pillsburywinthrop.com

 

Pinsent Masons

 

http://www.pinsents.com

 

Piper Smith Watton Solicitors

 

http://www.pipersmith.co.uk

 

PLLG International Lawyers

 

http://www.pllg.net

 

PRITCHARD ENGLEFIELD

 

http://www.pe-legal.com

 

Punatar & Co

 

http://www.punatar.biz

 

Richards Butler

 

http://www.richardsbutler.com/london

 

Russell Jones & Walker

 

http://www.rjw.co.uk

 

S J Berwin & Co

 

http://www.sjberwin.com

 

Saunders Solicitors LLP

 

http://www.saunders.co.uk

 

Schillings

 

http://www.schillings.co.uk

 

Sidley Austin Brown & Wood

 

http://www.sidley.com

 

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

 

http://www.skadden.com

 

Slaughter & May

 

http://WWW.SLAUGHTERANDMAY.COM

 

Stallard - Delete

 

http://www.stallardlaw.co.uk

 

Stephenson Harwood

 

http://www.shlegal.com/

 

Stevens & Bolton

 

http://www.stevens-bolton.co.uk

 

Stewart Law LLP

 

http://www.stewartslaw.com/

 

The International Family Law Group

 

http://www.iflg.uk.com/en/contact

 

The SR Group (Taylor Root)

 

http://www.taylorroot.com/

 

Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons

 

http://www.ttuk.com/

 

Vizard Oldham Brooke Blain

 

http://www.vizold.co.uk

 

White & Case LLP

 

http://www.whitecase.com

 

Wilmer Cutler & Pickering

 

http://www.wilmerhale.com

 

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker

 

http://www.wemed.com

 

Winckworth Sherwood

 

http://www.winckworths.co.uk/

 

Woolf Simmonds

 

http://www.woolfsimmonds.co.uk/

 

WPF Glasner Gerber Shapiro

 

http://www.wgs.co.uk

 


IT Links

 

IT Jobs for Graduates

Contract and Permanent placements and Internships


Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack

Open Office 2007 files using Office 2003 Software


McAfee Virus Information

Latest information on Virus


Dell Computers

Purchasing computers the perfect place


British Computer Society

BCS is the leading professional body for those working in IT. ECDL and typaz courses are both accredited by BCS.


Microsoft Outlook Backup Tool

Backing up your files is very important



Web Design & Optimisation


Nominet

http://www.nominet.org.uk/

We maintain the register of .uk domain names.

Use the website to search for available domain names to use.



Recruitment Services

 

S&G Recruitment

Legal, Commercial, Temps and Permanent


LBC Radio

Get back to work with Nick Ferrari


Looking for a job

upload your CV


Vacancies

Permanent and Temporary Vacancies


Monster

Find a job



CV Services


Help writing your CV



HR Information



General Interest

 

BBC Technology News Webpage

If you are looking for up to date news on the latest technological advances, gadgets, computer viruses, gaming, new products and much more, this is the site for you.

 

Business Lawyers

Up to date information



Chamber of Commerce

 

British Chamber of Commerce

 

London Chamber of Commerce

 

Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce

 

Thames Gateway (Kent)

 

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

 

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

 

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

 

North East Chamber of Commerce

 

Leeds Chamber of Commerce

 

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

 

Italian Chamber of Commerce for the UK


Institute of Directors


British Franchise Association

The British Franchise Association is the voluntary self-regulating governing body for franchising. The UK market encompasses many franchise opportunities and Pitman Training is proud to be a Full Member. We have been vetted against a strict code of business practice - we endeavour to be a good franchisor who can deliver the success that you want.



Directories

 

www.scoot.co.uk

Whenever you want to find suppliers of products and services in your local area, look no further than Scoot.  Unlike most search engines, they only give you relevant and up-to-date results. Many of the businesses listed include lots of useful information. You'll find facilities, opening times, payment methods, maps, directions, website links, photos, coupons and even videos.


www.trainingreference.co.uk

Here you'll find news, articles and research on a variety of learning, training and development topics including management development, e-learning, team building, IT training and learning management systems.



Education & Training

 

Microsoft Certification training courses

 

Internet Acronyms Dictionary

The internet opens up a world of entertainment, opportunity and knowledge. To help your child to enjoy it all safely, the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) has developed the Click Clever, Click Safe code.

 

Basic Skills Agency (BSA)

http://www.basic-skills.co.uk

The BSA is the national agency for basic skills in England and Wales and is supported by the Government. This site contains information about the Agency, along with basic skills news and events, and details of programmes on offer.

 

Campaign for Learning (CfL)

http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk

CfL is a national charity. It was created to champion the causes of life long learning.

 

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)

http://www.lsc.gov.uk

The LSC is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.

 

Life Long Learning Partnerships

http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/llp

Learning Partnerships are now established throughout England to improve the planning and coherence of local post-16 learning. They are supporting action to widen participation in learning, increase attainment, improve standards and meet the skills challenge.

 

National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)

http://www.niace.org.uk

NIACE has a particular concern for widening access to learning opportunities and increasing participation among those groups currently under represented in education and training. It works in all fields of UK education and training.

 

National Literacy Trust (NLT)

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk 

NLT is an independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation.

 

QIA Skills for Life Quality Initiative

http://www.sflqi.org.uk/index.htm

The Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) Skills for Life Quality Initiative web site.

 

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

http://www.qca.org.uk 

QCA works with others to maintain and develop the school curriculum and associated assessments, and to accredit and monitor qualifications in schools, colleges and at work.

 

OLCI Construction Training

http://www.olci.info

Courses in Plumbing, GAS, Electrical, Tiling, Bricklaying Joinery, Painting & Decorating


Quality Improvement Agency (QIA)

The QIA has been set up by the government to create a strong strategic focus on improving quality throughout the learning and skills sector. It is leading development of an integrated sector quality improvement strategy.

http://www.qia.org.uk


Sector Skills Development Agency

The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) funds, supports and champions the new UK-wide network of influential employer-led Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).

http://www.ssdauk.co.uk


TALENT

This is a professional development site for teachers of adult literacy, ESOL and numeracy. This site is designed to support teacher training and the development of qualified language, literacy and numeracy teachers.

http://www.talent.ac.uk


Unionlearn

Unionlearn aims to help unions to become learning organisations, with programmes for union reps and regional officers and strategic support for national officers.

http://www.unionlearn.org.uk


University for Industry (Ufi)

Ufi is taking forward the Government’s vision of a ’University for Industry’, by stimulating and meeting demand for lifelong learning among businesses and individuals. Ufi aims to put individuals in a better position to get jobs, improve their career prospects and boost business competitiveness.

http://www.ufi.com/home/default.asp


British Computer Society

BCS is the leading professional body for those working in IT. Our ECDL and typaz courses are both accredited by BCS.

http://www.bcs.org/


Adult Learners' Gateway

A DfES web site providing links to advice on adult learning and information on government policy.

http://www.waytolearn.co.uk

 

BBC Learning Zone

Information on BBC Two’s overnight record and play service, including WorkSkills@work - a four-hour series supporting the BBC@work campaign, which covers skills required in our working life such as literacy, numeracy and IT.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/work/workskills/wsu1.shtml

 

BBC Skillswise

Skillswise is an interactive adult literacy and numeracy resource from the BBC for tutors and learners. It aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise

 

Learndirect

Learndirect courses are computer-based and staff are available to take you through your learning.

http://www.learndirect.co.uk

 

NextStep

nextstep offers free and impartial information and advice on learning and work to all adults who are 20 years and over. The organisation is funded by the Learning and Skills Council, so there is no charge to the client.

http://www.nextstep.org.uk



Awarding Bodies


Testing Centre provider for MOS, MCAS, IC3,ACA certifications

If you are looking to become a testing centre for MOS, MCAS, IC3 and ACA certification, then please contact ATC Partners today.

www.ATC-Partners.co.uk


MOS, MCAS, IC3,ACA

Certiport offers individuals current and relevant digital skills and credentials for the competitive global workforce. These solutions include the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®), Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft® Application Specialist (MCAS), Adobe® Certified Associate (ACA), and iCritical Thinking™

www.certiport.com


AQA

Offers a range of qualifications and services, including GCSE, GCE, GNVQ, VCE and Entry Level, which are studied by over three quarters of a million students in centres across the country.

http://www.aqa.org.uk

 

City and Guilds

A provider of vocational qualifications in the UK. Its qualifications assess skills that are of practical value in the workplace. It has over 400 qualifications to choose from.

http://www.basic-skills.org.uk

 

Edexcel

The UK’s largest awarding body to offer a range of both general and specialist qualifications, including GCEs, GCSEs and BTEC qualifications, as well as NVQs, GNVQs and key skills.

http://www.edexcel.org.uk


EDI

Educational Development International plc is a leading provider of vocational qualifications and online assessment solutions.

http://www.ediplc.com

 

NCFE

An awarding body operating throughout the UK offering qualifications from pre-entry level up to and including level 4. NCFE qualifications, schemes and awards are offered by colleges, private training providers, adult education centres, community groups, schools and businesses.

http://www.ncfe.org.uk


OCNW

An awarding body that accredits learning and awards certificates to students who successfully complete their studies.

http://www.ocnw.com

 

OCR

A provider of a flexible range of qualifications that recognise the achievements of learners. More than 13,000 Centres in the UK offer OCR Qualifications.

http://www.ocr.org.uk

 

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)

One of the UK’s leading awarding bodies, providing a wide range of qualifications which recognise the achievements of learners in all phases of life and work.

http://www.ocr.org.uk

 

QCA

From September 2001 national qualifications in adult literacy and numeracy became available for the first time. The accreditation of these qualifications gives assurance to users that they are based on the national standards ensuring consistency in terms of level, demand, content and outcomes.

http://www.qca.org.uk



Charities

 

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/


http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/gift-aid.htm

 

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/charities-search.htm

 


Government Websites

 

Department for Education and Skills

The Government department responsible for lifelong learning. This site provides information about Government initiatives, Ministerial responsibility within the Department as well as publications, speeches and press releases.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk

 

Jobcentre Plus

With nearly half a million jobs online, Jobcentre Plus helps jobseekers and employers get the most out of the employment market.

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

 

New Deal

This is a key part of the Government’s Welfare to Work strategy. It gives New Deal jobseekers aged 18-24, 25 plus, 50 plus and those with disabilities a real chance to develop their potential, gain skills and experience and find work.

http://www.newdeal.gov.uk

 

Offenders' Learning and Skills Unit (OLSU)

This site is for those involved in delivering or planning prison education and training as well as for those who have an interest in current and planned provision.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/prisonerlearning

 

Read Write Plus

The homepage of the Adult Basic Skills Strategy Unit, which leads and co-ordinates all aspects of the national strategy to improve levels of adult literacy and numeracy in England.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus

 

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

http://www2.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/



Funding


Career Development Loans

Career Development Loans are operated by the Department for Education and Skills in partnership with four high street banks. They can be used to gain new qualifications or open the door to a whole new career.

http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl

 

European Social Fund

The site provides information on The European Social Fund - a source of funding for activities to develop employability and human resources.

http://www.esf.gov.uk

 

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)

The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all post-16 education and training and brings together Training and Enterprise Councils and Further Education Funding Council. There are 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across England.

http://www.lsc.gov.uk

 

Money to Learn

DfES web site providing advice on financial help for adults in further and higher education.

http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/moneytolearn

 

New Opportunities Fund

The New Opportunities Fund was created to award Lottery grants to health, education and environment projects throughout the UK.

http://www.nof.org.uk



Social Networking


FaceBook

Facebook is a social networking website launched on February 4, 2004. The free-access website is privately owned and operated by Facebook, Inc. Users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people. People can also add friends and send them messages, and update their personal profile to notify friends about themselves. The website's name refers to the paper facebooks depicting members of a campus community that some US colleges and preparatory schools give to incoming students, faculty, and staff as a way to get to know other people on campus.

http://www.facebook.com/

 

My Space

MySpace is a social networking website and has tools that allow people to upload pictures, videos, links to other websites and even music. Once a person creates his MySpace page, he has the option of adding friends, or other people with pages. Through various search engines within MySpace, a person can find friends and ask for an invite. If a friend accepts the invitation, a picture (chosen by the user) shows up on the other friend's "Friend List," which is on the front page.

http://www.myspace.com/


Twitter

http://twitter.com/



Shopping Online

 

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s also offer home delivery services

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp

 

Tesco

Tesco’s also offer home delivery services

http://www.tesco.com/

 

Asda

Asda’s also offer home delivery services

http://www.asda.co.uk/corp/home.html

 

Morrisons

http://www.morrisons.co.uk/

 

Waitrose

http://www.ocado.com/webshop/startWebshop.do

 

Co-Op

http://www.co-operative.coop/

 

Iceland

http://www.iceland.co.uk/

 

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. is an American-based multinational electronic commerce company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is America's largest online retailer, with nearly three times the Internet sales revenue of the runner up, Staples, Inc., as of January 2010.

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com, Inc. in 1994 and launched it online in 1995. It started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified to product lines of VHS, DVD, music CDs and MP3s, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and so on. Amazon has established separate websites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and China. It also provides international shipping to certain countries for some of its products. 

On January 15, 2009, a survey published by Verdict Research found that Amazon was the UK's favorite music and video retailer, and came third in overall retail rankings.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/



Comparison Websites


GoCompare

Beat the credit crunch, save time and money with Go Compare!

www.gocompare.com  

 

MoneySupermarket

We Have a Huge Range of Products to Help Save You Time and Money!

www.moneysupermarket.com

 

Confused

Compare up to 89 companies in the UK to find the cheapest deal

www.confused.com



Fresh Produce From The Farm


Stanhill Farm

Based in Dartford Kent supply home grown produce from the onsite farm shop, Pick your own fruit and veg and online shop with home deliveries.

http://www.stanhillfarm.co.uk/



Business


Business Inspector Hilary Devey helps rescue businesses


http://www.five.tv/programmes/documentaries/the-business-inspector