HEREFORDSHIRE and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is helping to produce a Euro guide for local businesses.

The Euro Fitness Guide gives practical advice on how to prepare for any change in the trading landscape.

Produced by the Chamber's umbrella body, The British Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Royal Bank of Scotland, it offers businesses advice on planning, decision making and governance.

Christine Jones, the Chamber's chief executive, said small businesses were reluctant to spend much on preparing for a possible UK entry into the euro.

"There are steps that local firms can and should take now that will save them money in the long run and minimise any risks of not being ready in time, should Britain decide to join," she said.

The guide can be downloaded from the internet at www.britishchambers.co.uk