Government releases help package for UK businesses

The Government has released a help package for British businesses. The range of new help is being made available for those who need it, from people seeking employment or training, to small businesses with cashflow problems and larger businesses needing working capital.

There is a range of free support to find finance, raise productivity, or save money by reducing waste and saving energy. Whether you need to increase cashflow, keep your staff on, improve their skills and flexibility, or simply reduce costs, you can get help to keep your business healthy.

The support outlined in the 'Real help for business now' PDF guide helps to secure credit and finance for businesses by helping with managing your business in more difficult times and provides help with investing for the future.

You can get information on the packages of support available to businesses by visiting Business Link or by contacting your local Business Link adviser by calling 0845 600 9 006.

If your business is based in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can also get access to
real help with finance, managing your business and investing for the future through your local
business support networks:

• Wales: Flexible Support for Business: http://www.business-support-wales.gov.uk/realhelp.aspx or call 03000 6 03000.
• Scotland: www.bgateway.co.uk/realhelp or call 0845 609 6611 and http://www.hiebusiness.co.uk/
  or call 0845 609 6611.
• Northern Ireland: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/realhelp or call
  0800 027 0639; and http://www.investni.com/ or call 028 9023 9090.

Or, to use an online interactive tool to identify for yourself areas of your business that could improve, click on the ‘Get a health check for your business’ link at Businesslink.