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This collection brings together all documents relating to Small Business Survey reports dating back to 2007 to 2008.
We ensure fair payment practices for Britain’s 5.7 million small businesses, and support them in resolving their payment disputes with larger businesses. SBC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
A series of publications relating to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act.
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
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
Shirley Cooper OBE has been appointed as the new Crown Representative for small businesses
The next generation of business leaders have received over £100 million worth of support from the Government backed Start Up Loan Scheme
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2023 Supporting Small Business Relief scheme.
Refreshed Help to Grow campaign and SME Council set up to boost small firms across the UK
Terms of reference for the small business tax review, which identifies areas of the tax system that cause complexity and and recommends simplification measures.
Findings of the Small Business Survey 2022 on the performance of small and medium-sized businesses with employees.
Findings of the Small Business Survey 2018 on the performance of small and medium-sized businesses with no employees.
New Small Business Council meets for first time to discuss access to finance and removing barriers to growth
New data released today reveals small businesses (SMEs) won a record-breaking amount of government work in 2021/22.
The SME Advisory Panel is working with government to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
Small Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake urges everyone to support their local small businesses
Guidance for small businesses on how to put simple cyber security measures in place.
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