W3C

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international consortium where Member organisations and the public work together to develop Web standards. W3C primarily pursues its mission through the creation of Web standards and guidelines designed to ensure long-term growth for the Web. Over 400 organisations are Members of the Consortium.

Information Commissioner's Office

The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) is the UK's independent public body set up to promote access to official information and protect personal information by promoting good practice and providing information to individuals and organisations. The ICO enforces and oversee the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Companies House

All limited companies in Great Britain are registered with Companies House and file specific details as required by the Companies Act 1985. The main functions of Companies House are to; incorporate and dissolve limited companies, examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation and make this information available to the public.

The Federation of Small Businesses

The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 215,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches.

OUT-LAW

OUT-LAW.COM is part of Pinsent Masons, an international law firm with a long-standing interest in IT and e-commerce. This website provides free guides, articles and news stories relating to everything from the drawing up of on-line contracts and agreements to issues of taxation. You will also find sample contracts, checklists and other documents, indispensable to your business planning and operation.