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Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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The Department for Business and Trade announces winners of the inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards.
Compares the absolute and relative performance of 3 approaches to predicting outcomes for entrants in a business plan competition
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
A summary of the support given to early years providers to help them run sustainable and successful businesses.
Refreshed Help to Grow campaign and SME Council set up to boost small firms across the UK
This mixed methods study investigates a range of factors that may hinder or help female entrepreneurs move into male-dominated sectors
Guidance for early years providers on running a sustainable business, and a directory of suppliers of business and finance support.
Top employers working with government at new Skills for Growth conference to address skills shortages and drive economic growth.
Ten new Export Champions for Scotland have been appointed to the Export Champions scheme.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
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