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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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.
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High Street Matters Podcast: Message to the New PM
With the autumn Budget on the horizon, this episode is a clear message to Number 10: independent retailers deserve the same level of support as the businesses making headlines.
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Could Your Next New Hire Come with £3,000 of Support?
Available to employers across Great Britain, the grant provides £3,000 for each eligible young person recruited, alongside recruitment support from Jobcentre Plus.