Government guide to starting a business
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“The no-nonsense guide to starting a business” is a free 74-page book from Business Link, the government’s main business information service.
You can download the free guide here, or ask for the paper version to be posted to you.
The book is worth reading, and much better than previous efforts from the same stable. The emphasis now is firmly on starting a viable business, and less about regulations you might need to obey.
The practical tone is enhanced by short interviews with actual entrepreneurs scattered throughout the book, which together with tips from business advisers around England bring many of the points home.
Business Link is the main government-funded brand for supporting businesses of all sizes in England. It is run as a kind of franchise, and goes under different names in other parts of the UK, but is basically the same service.
You can find your nearest Business Link office from the web site at www.businesslink.gov.uk or by ringing 0845 600 9 006.
For other parts of the UK contact
- Business Eye - Wales
- Invest NI - Northern Ireland
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Scotland
- Business Gateway - lowland Scotland
There are other titles in the No Nonsense series, plus other free literature and courses available. Some Business Links also offer free one-to-one advice with a qualified business adviser, but this varies from place to place. Still, it’s worth asking.
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