Welcome to businesslink.gov.uk, the official government website for businesses of all sizes

Map of UK regions

Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Read more about us.

Local support and services

Select your region from the map, enter your postcode below or call the Business Link Helpline on Tel 0845 600 9 006.

Understand the risks and brief your staff

Find out how to secure a public sector contract with learndirect interactive courses

Prepare your business for new, amended or reduced requirements

Find out how to benefit your business by hiring young workers

Practical help to get your business in the right shape for the year ahead

Get free help and advice on starting or expanding a business at HM Revenue & Customs' business roadshow

New announcement on time to pay business rates

Find out how to survive the economic downturn by exporting

Find out about Employer Services from Jobcentre Plus

Find out how our environment guidance is now bigger and better

New business opportunities through action on carbon

Learn how you can benefit from swift action

A Plan of Action

Our guides and tools can save you time and hassle

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