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Growing the business

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  2. Your business
  3. Starting a business

Some areas you'll need to consider as your business takes off...

Contingency and disaster planning

Protect yourself from the worst-case scenario.

Sales and marketing

Some essential tips for improving your marketing.

Stock control

Poor stock management can hurt your profits.

Suppliers and purchasing

Building relationships with suppliers.

Taking on staff

Issues when hiring employees.

Latest news stories

15 Jul 2025

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

The UK's goods exports rose by 3.1% in volume in May, with a 4.2% increase to the EU, led by higher fuels, machinery, transport equipment and other manufactured goods, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

14 Jul 2025

HMRC warns of Winter Fuel Payment scams

HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.

15 Jul 2025

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

The UK's goods exports rose by 3.1% in volume in May, with a 4.2% increase to the EU, led by higher fuels, machinery, transport equipment and other manufactured goods, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

25 Jun 2025

Business groups welcome EU reset but 'more to be done'

A review of the deal and the business reaction to it.

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