Developing your business

Advice and tips for improving your business.

This section contains a wealth of tips and advice for improving your business processes and increasing your top and bottom lines.

Business finance

From raising funds to keeping control of your finances.

Business processes

Tips for more effective business processes.

Exit planning

All businesses need a plan for selling or exiting.

General

A range of useful information on general business topics.

Management skills

Presentation, negotiation, working smarter and leadership.

Sales and marketing

Tips and advice for promoting your business.

The latest news

27 Nov 2020

Business survival hanging by a thread in toughened tiers, warns CBI

Many businesses will struggle to survive despite the end of lockdown, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

26 Nov 2020

Chancellor presents Spending Review

On 25 November Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his latest Spending Review to the House of Commons, and stated that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused 'lasting damage' to the UK economy.

25 Nov 2020

Applicants for third SEISS grant will face new test, ICAEW warns

Applicants for the third Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant will face a new test as the government tightens eligibility criteria, warns the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).