The Growth Guarantee Scheme with the British Business Bank
The Growth Guarantee Scheme is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, designed to facilitate access to finance for smaller UK businesses aiming to invest and grow.
New legislation: Increased protection against redundancy for new and expectant parents
Did you know that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 now offers greater protection against redundancy for pregnant women and new parents?
Write to your local MPs
Writing to your local candidates is an excellent way to raise awareness of the challenges we face as small businesses and the challenges in our local communities. Writing to them is easy to do and helps them to represent you if they get into Parliament.
High Street Matters Podcast: Accessibility - Unlocking the High Street
The second Podcast of "High Street Matters" explores how prioritising accessibility can unlock new opportunities for independent retailers on the high street.
How to calculate annual leave entitlement and pay
The government has recently updated its guidance, clarifying previously unanswered questions, such as the definition of a part-year worker. Access guides on how annual leave entitlement and pay should be calculated.
Ending the Scottish lease: retail, hospitality, and beauty premises
In Scotland thousands of retail businesses, cafes, pubs, takeaways, hairdressers, wholesale, and distribution centres lease their premises. What happens as the lease approaches its end date?
Free online test and resources to check your banknotes are genuine
Ensuring the authenticity of banknotes is straightforward and quick. Here are free training and materials to verify notes.
Help to Grow: A quick guide to the Government support scheme
Discover the business support and advice available to help you start, grow, and succeed.
High Street Matters Podcast: Exploring Retail Crime with Bira
The premiere Podcast of "High Street Matters" tackles the escalating retail crime crisis plaguing Britain's high streets.
SME Government Support Resources for Selling Overseas
Backed by great.gov.uk, The Department for Business and Trade have created this resource to support businesses across the UK. The FAQ style guide will give you access to unparalleled government support around exporting and international growth.