MORE than half the businesses that attended a workshop in North Somerset revealed they are confident of surviving the recession.

MORE than half the small businesses that attended a workshop in North Somerset revealed they are confident of surviving the recession.

The Real Help, Right Here, Right Now event was staged at Cadbury House Hotel and 58 per cent of the traders present said they were optimistic about the next year.

Of those surveyed, 38 per cent were cautious, while four per cent said they were bullish after receiving advice from experts at the Real Help, Right Here, Right Now event staged by Business Link.

Firms in need of advice can visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest or call 0845 6009966.