Think like an entrepreneur
Developing how you think and behave are important to the success of your business. Our tips for a business mindset could help you and your business to grow.
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Running your business
Get your business idea off the ground
Join our online community
Our Business Builder programme can give you the confidence to take your business further. There’s free online events and learning modules to discover.
Support when you need it
Specially-trained Business Growth Enablers are real people who could support you and your business. There’s a one-to-one mentor service too.
Market research
Good research gives you results that can focus your business. It can even help you with your products, or to find new customers or markets.
Know your customers
Find out more about your customers and what they want with this simple six-step guide. Use what you learn to grow your business.
Location, location...
Every business needs a base – read our hints and tips for everything premises-related that you might (and might not) have thought of.
Business planning tips
Write and put together your business plan in six easy-to-follow steps. It’ll form the foundations of your business future, and you’ll be ready if any opportunities come your way.
Coping with business disruption
What can you do to make your business more resilient at times where you have no control? Our toolkit helps you understand resilience and how it works for you and your business.
Next step: set up your business
Find out about all the important legal aspects of starting a new business, and how to manage your business finances.
Our quick guide to setting up and running your business
Everything you need to know in one place – bookmark it, or print it out so you can see where you are and what your next tasks will be.