The Donut websites are aimed at helping businesses to succeed by providing reliable information and resources that can save business owners time and money.

With an engaging mix of how-to guides, feature articles, checklists, expert Q&As, FAQs, case studies, video content and blogs, each site provides new and established businesses with free advice about how to manage a range of key tasks and issues. The sites also contain a weekly round-up of small business news and events.

Donut information is updated regularly and checked by a network of leading business support professionals and independent experts.

Start Up Donut

Everything you need to know about setting up and establishing a small business - from coming up with a viable idea, producing a business plan and registering your business to attracting your first customers and making your first sales. Features how-to guides, Q&As, case studies, entrepreneur profiles, checklists, videos, blogs, small business news, free tools and offers.

Marketing Donut

A superb resource for small firms and marketing professionals, underpinned by the knowledge of 120-plus experts. Covers marketing strategy, internet marketing, PR, advertising, customers care, sales, market research, direct marketing, exhibitions and events. Features how-to guides, Q&As, case studies, checklists, videos, blogs, small business news, free tools and offers.

Law Donut

Find out the answers to 1,300-plus frequently asked questions about business law, each signed-off by leading solicitors. We've recently added a wealth of advice about personal law, too, covering areas such as divorce, personal injury, property law, wills and probate. Features articles, how-to guides, video FAQs, checklists, blogs, small business news, free tools and offers.

IT Donut

All you need to know about business IT without the jargon - whether it's buying a new printer, guarding against online threats or understanding cloud computing, the site makes it easier to understand a range of IT-related topics, tasks and challenges. Features articles, how-to guides, Q&As, checklists, videos, blogs, small business news, free tools and offers.

Tax Donut

Business-owners (and their advisers) can gain from a wealth of easy-to-understand information that can help them to remain tax-efficient and meet their legal obligations. Covers everything from tax planning, rates and thresholds to tax rules regarding international trade and commercial property. Also provides need-to-know information about VAT, corporation tax, National Insurance, capital gains, self-assessment and managing personal tax issues.