Business Link is another place I relied on a lot when setting up my business. They ran some free courses, gave me a grant and offered free advice It is well worth taking look at http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Debs what kind of business are you involved in? Perhaps you are able to advice us on how you would be able to start our own business. For myself, I am involved in a travel MLM business. This business has low start up and operational cost, therefore I am not looking for business loan. But I would like to find a way to promote and expand my business. Perhaps you can give me some guidance towards this business. Thanks in advance.