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Business Development Service Ltd (BDS) was formed in 1989 by a small group of professional business advisers who were committed to the cause of providing small businesses with the best advice and guidance to enable them to grow and prosper.
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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Growing your business, whether through increased sales or improved…
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Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Partnership opportunities for companies developing innovative business models that offer both commercial success and development impact.
These Growth Programme grants are for capital investments that create or grow micro and small businesses in rural areas. The aim of this call is to grow the economy of rural areas and create new jobs.
How companies can help developing countries through the development and uptake of inclusive business models.
This is a record of the experiences of PCA staff members who have accompanied a number of representatives from the six regulated pub companies in their day to day role.
An initiative for companies committed to integrating 10 corporate responsibility principles in their business operations and strategies.
This is the account of a PCA staff member accompanying a Star Pubs & Bars Business Development Manager (BDM) to observe their day-to-day activities in the role.
This factsheet is for tied pub tenants who want information about Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Code Compliance Officers (CCOs)
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some economic issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. DBT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies .
Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts.
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