Business Link Northwest

On March 17 Mark Prisk, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, announced a streamlined and refocused Solutions for Business portfolio. The range of Solutions for Business products will be rationalised and simplified during this financial year.

To keep up to date on what is changing please visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/governmentsupport

Business Link Northwest is the first port of call for free impartial business information and advice. They offer information, advice and practical assistance to both new and established businesses. Business Link Northwest doesn’t just offer impartial, independent advice; they help diagnose business problems too.

The potential consequences of the economic downturn are concerning even the most stable and successful of the region’s businesses. Now more than ever, every business needs to focus on running efficiently, managing its supply chain effectively and streamlining business processes.

When you speak to Business Link Northwest, as well as providing you with information and advice, they can also advise you on which Government-funded and private-sector products and services are available to your business.

When it comes to accessing potential sources of finance, Business Link Northwest can help you decide which financial institutions to turn to. If you’re unable to get funding through traditional commercial sources, the NWDA offers certain restricted lending solutions, also available through Business Link Northwest.

Contacting Business Link Northwest

By phone: 0845 00 66 888
Online: www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest

As well as giving advice and support online or over the phone, Business Link Northwest can send someone to visit you at your business premises. Specialist business advisers are available in key business areas, such as Access to Finance.

Business Link Northwest is funded by the NWDA to provide information and advice to businesses in the region.