Developing your business

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

Tips on building a brand.

From raising funds to keeping control of your finances.

Tips for more effective business processes.

All businesses need a plan for selling or exiting.

A range of useful information on general business topics.

Presentation, negotiation, working smarter and leadership.

Practical tips for employers.

Tips and advice when planning ahead

Tips and advice for promoting your business.

01 Apr 2026

Tourist tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise

The government's proposed tourist tax would constitute a £1.6 billion tax increase for holidaymakers, according to analysis by Oxford Economics.

31 Mar 2026

Small businesses are to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.