With the Beijing Olympics now over and attention starting to turn to Britain, government organisation Business Link has launched an information campaign on how small firms will benefit from London 2012.

Organisers believe hosting the games will provide a significant boost to British business, with the colossal event expected to generate contracts worth £6bn and covering 75,000 projects.

Government organisation Business Link is set to help small firms prepare for the event, so that they may get their share of the expected revenue.

Business Link director Nick Weaver said: “London 2012 presents an unprecedented opportunity to promote South West businesses to new markets, providing a unique global showcase for our products and services.

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