heres a few links with some useful info for people looking into starting a business

Practical advice for business

http://businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073858805

Starting in business, HM Revenue & Customs Advice Teams.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/startingup/index.htm

being a sole trader

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1073789606

Registering as a sole trader

http://www.startups.co.uk/6678842909349483663/registering-as-a-sole-trader.htm

business banking

https://www.alliance-leicestercommercialbank.co.uk/content/HP000001.asp

self assessment (tax)

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/SA/index.htm

National insurance

http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/taxlegal/9_6/national-insurance-ni-guide.shtml

thats a quick list of links to info you need to know