New research from Business Link reveals the places where UK business brains have come up with their best ideas.

As many of the region's farmers and agricultural businesses continue to reflect on the impact of last year's foot and mouth disease outbreak, some will be feeling better prepared for the year ahead after receiving help and advice from a programme, designed specifically to help businesses through the turbulent time.

By Anonymous Small business access to government information has taken a leap forward with the addition of new state and local search capabilities on Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. government.

To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS Contact: Dennis Byrne, +1-202-205-6567, dennis.byrne@sba.gov or Caryn Fox, +1-703-288-1620 x-104, both of U.S. Small Business Administration In 'Round Two' Refresh, New Search Engine Helps Small Businesses Comply with State and Local Regulations WASHINGTON, Feb.

By Anna Lognonne FARMS and businesses in the North-East hit by the restrictions caused by foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue are being offered a route to specialist support through Business Link North-East.