Business Information Brokers

Networks

Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) www.aiip.org
Free searchable directory of members is available.

Business Link Network www.businesslink.gov.uk
Network of business advice centres in England.

Scottish Enterprise www.scottish-enterprise.com
Details of the Enterprise centres providing information for businesses in Scotland.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise Network www.hie.co.uk

Business Eye www.businesseye.org.uk
A free and impartial information and signposting service for businesses in Wales.

Directories

Directory of Information & Market Research Specialists (DIMARS) www.dataresources.co.uk
Free searchable, online directory of information specialists covering a wide range of expertise and subjects worldwide. Search by name, organisation, subject, country, services and working language. Free of charge.

Information Services Market Place www.ismp.info
Directory of independent information professionals, consultants, and information services companies. Scheduled for publication in 2005 and will be published in both print and electronic formats.

Research Buyers Guide www.rbg.org.uk
The Research Buyer's Guide is a directory of organisations in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering market research and related services. All listed research providers employ at least one Full Member or Fellow of The Market Research Society - designated by MMRS and FMRS respectively in each listing. Search by name, company type, location, market sectors, research services and expert areas. Free but registration required.

Individual Organisations

Below are some services that staff and associates of RBA Information Services have used and can therefore recommend from personal experience.

British Library Research Service

Business Insight www.birmingham.gov.uk/businessinsight.bcc
"Business information service for starting, growing and developing your business, learning new skills and safeguarding your intellectual property." Based in Birmingham UK, 90% of its services are free if you live within the city.

City Business Library www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/leisure_heritage/libraries_archives_museums_galleries/city_london_libraries/cbl.htm
1 Brewers Hall Garden, London EC2
Tel: +44 020 7600 1461
Fax: +44 020 7600 1185

FreshMinds www.freshminds.co.uk

IRN Research www.irn-research.com

London Business School Best of Biz www.bestofbiz.com
Address: Sussex Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4SA
Tel: +44 20 7723 3404
Fax: +44 20 7000 7601