Business Link - Starting a business

That’s more than 500,000 per year!*

Could you be one of them?

The truth is starting a business may not be as difficult, complex or costly as you may think – especially as we are here to help.

With Business Link you have a far better chance of success and research proves it. 81% of businesses that used support to help them start, survived beyond three years. This compares with a national average of 66%.*

What can we offer you?

Answers
Our Information and Intelligence Centre have a library of resources to help you, including factsheets, booklets and guides crammed full of expert business advice on all aspects of getting up and running.

Advice
Our Business Advisers will work with you on a one-to-one basis to discuss your needs and help you find the most suitable support. They may even be able to provide an e-voucher to help offset the cost of seeing a consultant who can help your specific type of business.

We also have a wide range of briefings and workshops to help you - whether you are thinking about starting your business or are already up and running.

For more information about Business Link, click here or call us on 08457 17 16 15
*Business Link national and regional statistics

Includes:

First steps
Is your business idea likely to make a profit? And is running your own business right for you?
Lay the Foundations
Getting your business off the ground.
Running Your Business Tips and advice on a range of business topics.
Directory
Key organisations that can help you succeed.

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