The National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) was launched on 20 March 2012 and is aimed at helping businesses access cheaper finance by reducing the cost of bank loans by 1 percentage point.

The Government is changing the way it provides information and advice to people who want to start and grow their business.

If you’re starting out in business then one of the main things to think about is where you’re going to be based. While working from home used to be a handy way of keeping costs low and avoiding a tedious daily commute into the bargain, people are increasingly seeing the benefits of renting desk or office space.