ONE of the largest business start-up events in the North- East this year takes place at the weekend.

Leading regional companies exhibit to help hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs start their own businesses, at the third in a series of free Business Link events.

The Business Link Start Your Business Event 2009 programme offers the chance to get information, advice and guidance through a wide series of free seminars and workshops.

It also presents the opportunity to source the suppliers required to get a company up and running.

It takes place tomorrow, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Durham.

Alastair MacColl, chief executive of Business and Enterprise North-East which delivers the Business Link service in the region, said: “The North-East is a fantastic place to start and grow a business and the region has a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

“I would urge all those interested in attending to sign up for their free place today.”

To reserve a place, call the booking line on 0191-281-5777, email businesslink@btob.co.uk or visit startyourbusiness09.co.uk