Aimed at people involved in running, or wishing to start, a business with between one and 200 employees, this reference book contains details of sources of information and help. It includes list of colleges running small-business courses and schemes for young people, details of free local advisory services, advice on writing a business plan and how to find the money, lists of marketing organizations, advice on doing business in Europe, and discussion of the lessons of recessions. There are also guidelines on finding out about computers, patents, tax laws, VAT, employment law, National Insurance, and pensions.