Links
Tools
There are a number of free online tools which teams may find helpful, particularly if some team members are working remotely, such as:-
Skype – a free software application which allows users to make voice calls over the internet
www.skype.com
Google docs – free software which allows you to create, store and share documents. Documents can be changed and shared in real-time
www.docs.google.com
MS skydrive – provides free storage on Windows Live and allows you to store and share files
www.skydrive.live.com
Dabbleboard is an online collaboration application, centered around the whiteboard
www.dabbleboard.com
Additional Resources
There are many websites which provide very rich and comprehensive sources of information for business start-ups. We do not intend to replicate this here, but we have provided a few links which you may find of use.
| Evelexa BioResources is dedicated to all interested in the biotech venture creation process. All resources on the website are free to registered members. | |
| Venture Navigator is a free online business support service offering business information resources and business assessments for creating and growing a new business. VentureNavigator also provides assistance for startups via a community of entrepreneurs sharing startup advice. | |
| This site offers a number of services with a variety of links to resources and events. It has a section biased towards start-up companies. | |
| The British Library Business & IP Centre in London is part-funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) and supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business. | |
| The non profit National Entrepreneurship Network was established in 2003 with a mission to create and support high-growth entrepreneurs, driving job-creation and economic growth in India. It is primarily supported by the Wadhwani Foundation. | |
| YouNoodle is a place to discover and support early-stage companies and university innovation. YouNoodle develops decision-making technology and tools for the startup world. | |
| The non profit National Entrepreneurship Network was established to create and support high-growth entrepreneurs, driving job-creation and economic growth in India. It is primarily supported by the Wadhwani Foundation |
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| The UK Innovation Investment Fund (UKIIF) was created to invest in technology-based businesses with high growth potential. The new fund focuses on investing in growing small businesses, start-ups and spin-outs, in digital and life sciences, clean technology and advanced manufacturing | |
| This website has the articles, news stories, events and details of business angel, venture capital, bank and asset based finance providers in the East Midlands. On this site you can also find tips for start-up or seed companies to raise finance. | |
| British Business Angels Association (BBAA ) is the only trade association dedicated to promoting angel investing and supporting early stage investment in the UK | |
| The World Business Angels Association (WBAA) is a non-for-profit organization based in Brussels with the aim to stimulate exchange of knowledge and practices about the importance of the angel capital financing for high growth and innovative start-ups across the world. | |
| The Technology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body, created to promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation of imported technology for wider application. | |
| www.ukinindia.fco.gov.uk/resources | A study on research and development in India commissioned by the British and Canadian High Commissions, New Delhi. |
