Sign up today for help to grow business essentials
Discover the business support and advice available to help you start, grow, and succeed. Access the assistance you need, when you need it, from the UK Government and other sources.
What you'll have access to
Building on the success of the Help to Grow: Management Course, the government have launched Help to Grow – a free, self-guided online course featuring bite-sized videos and resources on various business topics.
Here you can build the steps to set up your retail business and learn how to access support from government-backed schemes.
Here you can learn how to take the next step to boost your sales, strengthen your leadership and management skills, develop your team, and secure additional funding.
Here you can discover resources for the ideal funding and finance options for your retail business to help you launch, scale, or expand.
Here you can find new opportunities to market your products and services abroad with specific export support through guidance, training, and support programs.
Ready to get started? Sign up for a course that suits your needs and start growing your business today.
Other Resources
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Campaign Focus | Media Coverage & The Budget
Bira has continued to feature across trade, local and national press on key issues for independent retailers. Plus, Bira's initial Budget response to the Chancellor.
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New EU customs costs: what independent retailers have to know
New EU customs rules mean UK retailers face €3 duties per product category on low-value parcels sent to EU customers from July 2026.
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Is your lease still working for your business?
Changing costs, consumer habits and local markets mean independent retailers should regularly assess whether their lease still works for them.
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Martyn's Law: 10 questions independent retailers are asking
Martyn’s Law sets new standards to protect the public from terrorism — here’s how small businesses can prepare for the changes.