Starting a Business?

Every year thousands of people decide to start their own business - wanting to be their own boss, turn a hobby into a career or simply to try something new.

Although the process can be daunting, there is a whole array of help and advice available.

The first port of call for anyone looking to set up in business is Business Link who can advise on a range of things from finance to regulations.

Business Link
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest (external link)
or call: 0845 00 66 888

As well as being able to contact Business Link, if you are a woman, of BME (Black Minority Ethnic) Communities or classed as disabled you can also contact:

Blue Orchid
http://www.theblueorchid.co.uk (external link)
or call: 0151 284 7728

Train 2000
http://www.train2000.gov.uk (external link)
or call: 0151 236 6601

 

Additional Information

2012 Olympics
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=5000747776&site=181 (external link)