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Setting up your own business needn't be scary. Business Link and serial entrepreneur Karen Darby have teamed up to give you the information, advice and support you need, to start, maintain and to grow a business..
Business link video
Business Link Advisor - Andy Berrow chats to Karen Darby about setting up a business, how Business Link helped and her main achievements so far.
Business link video
Entrepreneur Karen Darby chats to iVillage editor Alex Atkinson about her inspirations, success so far, what it takes to succeed in business and what the future holds.
Business link video
Karen Darby gives her top 10 tips for setting up your own business. Watch this, and who knows where you'll be this time next year.
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Karen Darby chats to SIP drinks founder Kate Shapland about her business success, difficulties with setting up a business, coming up with the product idea and being a woman in business.
 

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Backed by government, the Business Link service is free, impartial and available nationally to anyone running a business, or thinking about becoming their own boss.
Business Link is on hand to help budding entrepreneurs:
Assess if self-employment or starting a business is right for them
Take advantage of information, advice and tools, covering all aspects of setting up and running a business
Find relevant support available locally, including events and workshops

Take the first step to turning your dream into something real:
Visit www.businesslink.gov.uk
Or call Business Link's national helpline on 0845 600 9 006, which will automatically connect you to your local Business Link customer service team.