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Learn about the Business & IP Centre and how it could support business owners to start or grow a business.

Effective decision-making in a business is both an art and a science. While intuition is useful in some areas, many important decisions should be guided by evidence and research.

Make the most of the tax support available from HMRC for mid-sized businesses. Find out what you can benefit from and how to access the support team.

Learn more about what types of business a Community Development Finance institution can lend to with our guide.

Learn about how the Help to Grow: Management Course can support improving growth for smaller businesses.

Need help with VAT compliance controls? Learn how to implement effective systems, leverage software, and manage risks with our guide.

In this article we explore how the British Chambers of Commerce can support smaller businesses.

Mezzanine finance could help your businesses to grow. Learn more about mezzanine finance and the difference between it, equity, and debt.

In this article we explore how a Cap table illustrates who owns shares in a business and how businesses could use one to attract investment.

Learn more about export insurance with our handy guide, produced in collaboration with UK Export Finance.

Learn how to protect your business from loan sharks with this article produced in collaboration with the Illegal Money Lending Team.

Learn how an Enterprise Support Provider can help your business go from strength to strength with our handy guide.

Learn how a Community Development Finance Institution can help your business get a loan, even if you’ve been rejected for finance previously.

This article explores the role of a commercial finance broker and how they can support smaller businesses.

Learn about the Procurement Act 2023, how it affects businesses operating in public sector procurement, and how the CMA is enforcing compliance with our guide.

Learn about how smaller businesses can access finance to help themselves become more sustainable.

Plant and machinery allowances provide tax relief for fixed assets. Learn how to claim these capital allowances to help boost your business growth.

Discover business tips from a commercial finance broker for starting and managing your business successfully in the UK.