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Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
Steps to take if you want to provide a service or set up a business in the UK.
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course for small business leaders.
Toolkit of resources associated with the 10 steps taken by effective local partnerships.
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
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
Guidance for small businesses on how to put simple cyber security measures in place.
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.
Employers have duty of care for those they employ overseas. Advice includes protecting company employees and how the UK government can assist.
Learn about the services we offer to businesses that enable you to check SIA licences, submit licence applications and pay the licence application fee.
A programme to help businesses overcome the challenges of renting commercial property
1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
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