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Information to help you start, run and grow a business in the UK.

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Business ideas, planning and naming

Take your first steps in starting a business by choosing a business model, testing if there's a market for your business and creating a name and brand.

Business structures, governance and ethics

Compare different ways to structure your business and find out how to register as a sole trader, company or partnership.

Business tax and reporting

Explore business banking, record keeping and financial management, and business taxes.

Digital, data protection and cyber security

Understand how to handle personal data, protect your business from cyber risks and develop your digital skills.

Employment and skills

Explore different ways to add skills and resource to your business and understand your obligations to workers.

Funding for business

Explore funding options for business, get ready to apply for funding and learn about Start Up Loans.

Regulations and licensing

Find out about business insurance and how national and local licensing and regulations work.

Free training for businesses

Business Academy offers free training provided by business experts to help you build and scale your business. Attend live sessions or watch on-demand videos. Sessions cover:

  • Starting a business
  • Running and growing a business
  • Digital skills
  • Selling overseas
Join the Business Academy

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