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For a successful business, you need a viable business idea, the skills to make it work and the funding. Discover whether your idea has what it takes.

Forming your business correctly is essential to ensure you are protected and you comply with the rules. Learn how to set up your business.

Advice on protecting your wellbeing, self-confidence and mental health from the pressures of starting and running a business.

Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets.

It is likely you will need funding to start your business unless you have your own money. Discover some of the main sources of start up funding.

Businesses and individuals must account for and pay various taxes. Understand your tax obligations and how to file, account and pay any taxes you owe.

Businesses are required to comply with a wide range of business laws. We introduce the main rules and regulations you must comply with.

Marketing matters. It drives sales and helps promote your brand and products. Discover how to market your business and reach your target customers.

Some businesses need a high street location whilst others can be run from home. Understand the key factors from cost to location, size to security.

Your employees can your biggest asset. They can also be your biggest challenge. We explain how to recruitment and manage staff successfully.

It is likely your business could not function without some form of IT. Learn how to specify, buy, maintain and secure your business IT.

Few businesses manage the leap from start up to high-growth business. Learn what it takes to scale up and take your business to the next level.

Write a business plan

A well-researched and written business plan is an essential tool. Discover how to structure and write a business plan and what information to include.

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A business plan outlines your strategy - from your market and finances to your staff and marketing activities. Our guide to writing a great business plan.
A business plan is the roadmap for how you run your business. Here's how to write yours.
No-nonsense jargon buster explaining many of the key start-up words and terms you might come across when starting, forming and running your business.
Answers to your key questions on writing a business plan including how to outline your idea, strategy and financial plan for achieving your aims.
Writing a business plan can seem daunting if you've never done it before but you can't afford to put it off. Here's how to get it right.