If you are uncertain of the help that you require and you haven't accessed business advice before, Business Link should be your first point of call.

Whether you are already running a business or just starting out, Business Link provides a diagostic service that will identify and signpost you to solutions by providing free one-to-one advice with an experienced business advisor, the Information and Intelligence Centre and workshops and seminars covering a vast range of business topics.

Business Link is providing Essex businesses with business advice and resources to enable people to start up their own business. It has a wealth of information, good practice guides and assessment tools covering a range of business topics including business planning, company registration, funding, marketing, tendering, tax, employment and health and safety.

Business Link is working with businesses to help them scope out their legal responsibilities. As well as one to one and telephone consultation it provides businesses with a set of online tools to assess adherence to legislation and a set of good practice guides.