BUSINESS ADVICE

Surviving The Recession

Useful links to advice and information that will help businesses through the current economic conditions:

West Midlands Task Force has been created to support regional business during these difficult times and the Support West Midlands website (www.supportwm.co.uk) has been designed to point you in the rifght direction for adive and information.

Direct Gov(www.direct.gov.uk) - The Government web site that offers advice on employment and business relation topics

• Market your business competitively on a small budget
• Hold on to your customer base
• Maximise your financial strategy
• Manage your debt effectively
• Identify your best customers
• and much more...

New and existing businesses can access information, advice and services from Business Link West Midlands

Additional advice and information on starting or running a business can also be obtained from:

• Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire (www.hwchamber.co.uk)
• Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (formerly DTI) – Small Business Service  (www.berr.gov.uk)
• Federation of Small Businesses  (www.fsb.org.uk)

Useful Links to Business Advice and Information: