With many construction firms feeling the effects of the credit crunch, Business Link, the government-funded information, advice and support service, is offering a free online ‘one-stop shop’ providing guidance on surviving the market slump.

The ‘beat the credit crunch’ section of its website focuses on managing finance and increasing efficiency. It includes advice on cashflow and bad debt and improving environmental efficiency. It also offers a range of resources to help plan, prepare and protect businesses against a financial downturn.

www.businesslink.gov.uk/creditcrunch