All RDAs across England are closing by March 2012 (see transition and closure section). With our resources reducing steadily, this page has not been recently updated and the information below may not be current. If in doubt, please contact us directly.

Starting a business

If you’re thinking about starting a business, or are in the first year of trading, this service can give you free access to clear information on all the key aspects. It can also include mentoring and more intensive support if your business is in an under represented group, or is expected to grow rapidly and is part of a priority sector.

For further information, contact Business Link on 0845 600 9966 or www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest.

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