The expert help page aims to give advice, answers and the right point of contact to businesses, whether they are starting, expanding or just getting on with the day-to-day aim of making a profit.

The current experts providing this information include the Inland Revenue, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and council officers.

Branding - How to build and protect a brand for your organisation

Franchising - Ten tips on becoming your own boss …the franchising way

Accountancy - Top tips to help small businesses starting out

Starting a business - The essential guide to getting your business up and running

Legal update - Business Link 4 Essex provides a monthly legal update. Make sure your company is up to date with the latest developments.

Quality Standards - Advice on the latest quality standards.

Funding - How to get backing for your venture.

Grants - Bodies which offer grants to business starting out

Business planning - Help in developing your business.

Health and Safety - Guidelines on how to implement the appropriate standards.

Meetings - Advice on leading effective meetings