Talk to business advisors

Wherever you are in the UK, you can contact a team of experienced business advisors who assist you with further advice and guidance on starting, running or growing your business.

In England

In 2024, over 25,000 businesses supported with a 95% customer satisfaction.

Run by the UK Government, we help all businesses from those thinking about starting a business, through to those who are already established.

Our team of experienced advisers can help you with all aspects of business, including, but not limited to:

  • National and local schemes, grants and loans to help businesses start and grow
  • Employing people, skills, finance, scaling up and increasing productivity
  • Bespoke advice through a one-hour appointment with experienced advisers to help identify specific needs and solutions

Get in touch

Business Support Service (England)
enquiries@businesssupportservice.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 998 1098
Webchat
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays)
Find out about call charges

In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Scotland

Find Business Support offers information, support and guidance for businesses based in Scotland.

Wales

Business Wales offers information, support and guidance for businesses in Wales.

Northern Ireland

NI Business Info offers information, support and guidance for business based in Northern Ireland.

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