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

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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.

Regional employer NICs holiday for new businesses

Starting up a new business?

You may be able to save up to £50,000

Regulations that come into force in October 2010

October 2010 regulation changes

Prepare your business for new, amended or reduced requirements

Links to interactive tools

Tools Directory

Interactive tools to help you run your business

Resources to help focus your planning, apply best practice and meet government requirements

Grow your farming business

New support to help your farming business become more efficient

Access the Employer Direct online service from Jobcentre Plus

Employer Direct online

Create, view and update your job vacancies on Jobcentre Plus

Agents and HMRC | News and information

Agents and HM Revenue & Customs working together

News, information and guidance designed specifically with tax professionals in mind

Tell the Task Force on Farm Regulation your concerns about 'red tape' affecting farmers, growers and food processors - the review of farming regulation wants your comments

Review of farm regulation

The Task Force on Farm Regulation is looking at 'red tape' and wants to hear your concerns

Search our database to find awards that your business may be eligible to enter

Business awards finder

Find business recognition awards that your business may be eligible to apply for in our new database

Find out how you may be affected

Spending Review 2010

Find out how the Chancellor's statement will affect your business

Plans for promoting economic growth across England have been announced

Government releases White Paper on regional growth

Plans for promoting economic growth across England have been announced

New government measures announced to help small companies grow

Backing Small Businesses

New government measures announced to help small companies grow

Online delivery of public services

Directgov Review

Online delivery of public services

What's new

 
 
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