The business in you is bigger than you think

From taking on new staff to navigating the rules about export, we’ve got straightforward advice to help you start up and grow your business.

Advice for Start Up Businesses
Tutorials to take you through the process of setting up a business.

Advice for Growing Businesses
Tools to help you diagnose and solve business problems, search for events in your area, business discussions and other services.

Business Link Helpline
If you need a quick response to a simple query about starting or running a business, the Business Link Helpline is still available to provide support and assistance.  Whether you are looking to get your business idea off the ground, looking to grow your business or just sustain the business that you already have in place, the Helpline is there to help point you in the right direction. It also provides a more in-depth service for those with more complex enquiries or who may be in difficulty. A specialist business advice service also forms part of the Helpline service offer. Tel: 0845 600 9006. Available 9.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Event Finder
If your business runs events, it’s time to get them noticed with Events Finder – a national source for local business related training, workshops, networking events and seminars in the UK. Event organisers can advertise events, handle bookings and take payments for free – all on one platform. If you would like to post events via the Business Events Finder directory and have not previously registered, you can begin by filling out this form.

Find:

• Business Support Schemes and Initiatives
• Local Events, Workshops and Seminars
• Sources of Finance
• The Licenses you need for your Business
• A Mentor in your Local Area
• Help with Exporting for the first time