AN award-winning website for people starting and running their own business, has relaunched with a new look.

Startups.co.uk -- "Business service of the Year" this October by the Association of Online Publishers -- is free to use, featuring regular editorial contributions from the leading figures in the business industry.

In addition the site has over 10,000 articles, features and "how to" guides covering every step of starting a business.

The site also boasts directories of over 15,000 business contacts and hosts a forum community where people share advice and experiences.

Marcus Austin editor-in-chief of Startups.co.uk said: "More people than ever are starting their own business. We recognise that and are trying to do everything we can to make their decisions as informed as possible."