Dear customer,

You will probably be aware that Business Link Yorkshire will be closing at the end of November 2011. All calls and emails after 18 November will be forwarded to the new national service. The primary support service to help businesses start, grow and improve will be the Business Link national website www.businesslink.gov.uk

The UKTI funded international trade services that we have provided will continue, and can be contacted on 0300 365 1000 or at www.ukti.gov.uk/yorkshireandthehumber

For those thinking of starting a business or already running one, can access mentoring support at www.mentorsme.co.uk

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past three and a half years. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be able to offer information and advice to almost 200,000 customers since our launch in April 2008.

In one of the most challenging economic climates in a generation we have constantly been impressed and inspired by our customers. Time and time again our advisers reported a willingness by entrepreneurs and companies to consider new ways of working and a determination to find better ways of making their businesses more competitive. Customers have been innovative, resilient and flexible.

I hope you feel that we have played our part in supporting your enterprise.

I would like to wish you every success for the future.

Best wishes,

Helen West OBE
Chief Executive – Business Link