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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.

Find out how the Chancellor's statement affects your business

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

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

Prepare your business for new, amended or reduced requirements

Interactive tools to help you run your business

Estimate your business rates with our tool and register to save the results to your account

Write a written statement of employment using our tool - then register to save the results to your account

Calculate annual leave entitlement and register to save the results to your account

Calculate your employee's redundancy entitlement and register to save the results to your account

New support to help your farming business become more efficient

Use our tool to search and apply for the right licences for your business

Read our guides on how to expand your customer base into Europe

Bespoke email alerts provide you with information updates on topics of interest

From 1 April, you may have to submit your VAT Return online - find out how to get ready

Create, view and update your job vacancies on Jobcentre Plus

Have your say on the section that focuses on business

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