Links to Government sites

Within the public sector are a wide variety of Web sites which could be of interest to Opportunity Wales clients. Some provide general advice and information on eCommerce and are aimed specifically at SMEs. Others provide more focused advice, on such issues as how SMEs should address new regulations.

Welsh Assembly Government

Cymru ar-lein
The strategy for enabling Wales to be a ‘connected country’ is presented and discussed here.

Wales Information Society
This site from the National Assembly and the WDA contains resources and documentation covering a strategy for Wales and the changes in society brought about by the Internet and new technology.

UK Government

DTI - Information Age
A good source for further reference on public sector strategy.

Government Gateway
The Gateway offers a single, easy point of access to increasing number of online services provided by the UK Government. These include VAT returns and PAYE, farming area aid applications, and duty deferment statements. This is a highly recommended first stop for businesses wishing to use the Internet for dealing with routine Government forms.

Office of the eEnvoy
The eEnvoy is responsible for public policy in the UK with relation to the Internet and Government strategy.

DTI Best Practice
A Government initiative to "make the UK the best place in the world for doing business online".

UK Government Guide to starting up in business
If you're thinking about working for yourself, or you've just started, find straightforward explanations of business taxes and regulations.

Advice on purchasing on-line

Trading Standards

Office of Fair Trading

What’s happening elsewhere in the UK

E-business Northern Ireland
Information for businesses from the Northern Ireland Assembly.

ECommerce Scotland
Resources and information on ecommerce for Scottish businesses, from Scottish Enterprise.