FREE Business Advice

Professional Advice from the experts

Designed for small and medium sized businesses, Business Advice Open Days bring together the largest collection of government agencies, departments and public sector organisations under one roof. So, you can find out about your legal
obligations, learn about recent developments and gain endless help and advice in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Free Exhibition

During the day, a wide range of organisations will provide
answers and advice from over 35 stands in the main exhibition
hall. Experts will be on hand to deal with practical issues, or you
could stock up on leaflets and information.

Free Seminars

A full programme of seminars takes place throughout the day
giving you a chance to hear more about recent developments
and specific topics. See the booking form for more details about
‘what’s on when’.

Free Drop-In Centre

In addition there is a drop-in centre where you can get free
one-to-one advice in private on importing, exporting and VAT, as
well as Tax and National Insurance matters. Make the most of
this opportunity to get answers to those unresolved issues.

Please visit the Business Advice Day website for further information including dates, times, seminars and to book your place.

What are business advice open days?

In smaller locations, we use a variety of methods to make information available, these might be small events at village halls, mobile advice Units and satellite events.

What support is available?

You will have access to a full team of experts who provide advice and technical support on a range of subjects, covering every stage of your business from start-up, through growth and expansion to pension arrangements when you retire. Help is available on meeting Government regulations as well as enhancing your business through topics such as funding, marketing and new technology.

Who is behind the Open Day programme?

The Open day programme is brought to you by HM Revenue and Customs working with a sponsor represented in England by Business Link as well as Scottish Executive, Invest Northern Ireland and Welsh Assembly Government. We also work with a number of National partners, Health and Safety Executive, The Patent Office, Environment Agency, Age Positive, Office of Fair Trading, Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, The Pensions Regulator, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and PRIME.