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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 and tax advice for businesses, sole traders and limited companies, including how to set up, your responsibilities and how to get help with your taxes.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Toolkit of resources associated with the 10 steps taken by effective local partnerships.
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
Claiming Universal Credit if you're self-employed - eligibility, reporting your earnings, start up periods
Steps to take if you want to provide a service or set up a business in the UK.
Employers have duty of care for those they employ overseas. Advice includes protecting company employees and how the UK government can assist.
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