The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides access to a wide range of online resources, articles, books and links for those running their own business and for ICAEW Chartered Accountants advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SMEs are companies owned and run independently which make up the majority of businesses in global markets, contribute to economic growth and prosperity and are a key driver for employment and innovation.
Setting up a small business involves a number of challenges, particularly for those with no previous business experience. The success of small and medium-sized companies often depends on being able to access expert advice and support.
Useful links and resources
Our dedicated subject pages provide links and resources to a wide range of key issues for starting and running SMEs:
Online guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Accounting and finance for your small business
Steven M. Bragg; E. James Burton (Wiley, 2006)
Financial Times guide to business start up 2009
Sara Williams (Pearson Education, 2009)
Starting a successful business (The Sunday Times Business Enterprise Series)
Michael Morris (Kogan Page, 2008)
You will need to be logged-in to the website to read these eBooks.
Briefings
Directors' Briefings and Start-Up Briefings are four-page guides written for the busy practitioner, director and entrepreneur providing concise, practical advice on core business issues.
Disclaimer: These publications from BHP Information Solutions Limited are for general guidance only, for businesses in the United Kingdom governed by the laws of England. BHP Information Solutions Limited, expert contributors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (as distributor) disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions.
Articles and books in the Library collection
View a list of print and online resources from our collection on the following topics.
You can find more books and articles by searching LibCat, our online catalogue.
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
ICAEW support
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SME access to finance
This report published in January 2011 presents research results in order to advise and update the Coalition Government on issues affecting the current SME environment for borrowing and investment.
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Run a successful business (PDF 593kb/16 pages)
This brochure published in 2010 examines the challenges involved in setting up and running a business and provides information how ICAEW Chartered Accountants can support SMEs.
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More ICAEW resources for SMEs
Access the latest reports and surveys on SMEs and find more information on the SME funding adviser scheme.
Can't find what you're looking for?
If you have any difficulty in finding the material you are looking for please contact the enquiry team by phone on +44 (0)20 7920 8620, by fax on +44 (0)20 7920 8621 or by email at library@icaew.com.
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