Small & medium business

Growing...

Help and advice for when your business is expanding

  •  Financing an expansion

    Your business is doing well but needs funding to take it to the next level. Find out ways you can get the finance you need.

  •  Recruiting new staff

    Every time a customer comes into contact with a member of your team, your reputation is on the line. If you want to hold on to it, you need to invest in good people.

  •  Advertising your business

    Advertising is an important part of promoting your business and is one of the most effective ways of reaching new customers. That’s why doing it the right way is vital.

  •  Moving your business

    Moving can be stressful, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to rethink some of your business’s aspects.

  •  Marketing your business

    Marketing is an important part of any business plan, and is one of the best ways to reach your customers, but deciding which strategy is right for your can be tricky. Here we look at how to create an effective plan that works for your business.

Our top tips

  1. Growing a business means you’ll need to let go of some responsibility - so don’t be a control freak

  2. Expanding too quickly can lead you into difficult territory

  3. Updating your business plan regularly is a valuable tool for growth

  4. Before you decide to move, investigate making better use of your space through flexible working

More...

  • How to make flexible working work

    If you're thinking about introducing flexible working, ensure that what you are considering will be valued and is workable.

  • Taking the right steps for your business

    A case study on the right path for a growing business.

  • Moving your business

    Moving can be stressful, but it can also a perfect opportunity to rethink some of the aspects of your business.

  • Financing an expansion

    Your business is doing well but needs funding to take it to the next level. Find out ways you can get the finance you need.

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