Get help and support for your business
Your business can get advice and financial help from government-backed schemes. Enter your details and select the type of support you need.
You can also get:
If you’re unemployed or on benefits you may be able to get extra help through your Jobcentre Plus work coach.
You can also contact Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) for confidential advice and help with employment law.
England
You can contact the government’s Business Support Service for free advice.
Business Support Service (England)
[email protected]
Telephone: 0800 998 1098
Webchat
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays)
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Christmas and New Year opening hours
| Date | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 24 December | 9am to 6pm |
| Wednesday 25 December | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | Closed |
| Friday 27 December | 10am to 4pm |
| Saturday 28 December | Closed |
| Sunday 29 December | Closed |
| Monday 30 December | 10am to 4pm |
| Tuesday 31 December | 10am to 4pm |
| Wednesday 1 January | Closed |
| Thursday 2 January | 9am to 6pm |
The Business Support Service for England is also:
You can also find free advice and sources of finance through your local ‘growth hub’.
Scotland
Get business support online, or over the phone.
Find Business Support Scotland
Telephone: 0300 303 0660
Textphone: 0800 023 2071
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)
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Wales
Get help with your business online, or by calling the Business Wales Helpline.
Business Wales Helpline
Telephone: 0300 060 3000
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (except bank holidays)
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Northern Ireland
Find business advice and support. You can also contact the Invest Northern Ireland helpline.
Invest Northern Ireland
Telephone: 0800 181 4422
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm (except bank holidays)
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