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Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Once your business is established and you’re making a profit on the…
Growing your business, whether through increased sales or improved…
How you go about increasing sales depends on your circumstances and how…
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If you’re looking to grow your business by improving your products and…
If you’re planning to develop new products and services, you should test…
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What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Toolkit of resources associated with the 10 steps taken by effective local partnerships.
Employers have duty of care for those they employ overseas. Advice includes protecting company employees and how the UK government can assist.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
A guide to starting and growing a business from home.
Crime and fraud issues in international trade: theft of goods, money laundering, cyber crime, employee fraud, infringement of intellectual property.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
How networks and individuals can support the country's emergency planning, response and recovery, and keep systems and services running.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
Understand and avoid all types of anti-competitive and cartel activity including price-fixing, collusion, bid-ridding and sharing markets. Know how to report concerns to the CMA.
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
Find out if simplified expenses suits your business. Compare what expenses you can claim using simplified expenses with what you can claim by working out the actual costs.
When dealing with UK trading partners you may need to prove that your business and supply chain is free from bribery and corruption.
Businesses can partner with a local authority for advice on how to comply with trading standards, environmental health and fire safety legislation.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
How African businesses can get tailored support to find trade and investment partners in the UK.
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