Essex businesses will receive 24 hour advice from an online mentor to be launched by the Government this month.

The scheme,aims to help businesses to flourish for longer, will match firms with an advisor who will help them overcome barriers to growth and officer advice on cashflow, business fundamentals or simply offer reassurance.

Nigel Griffiths, the Small Business Minister, said: "The scheme combines the immediacy of the internet with hands-on experience. It will mean small business will be fit for the future."

For details, call 020 7215 5000.

Published Wednesday, February 5, 2003