Running your business

We know there’s a lot involved in the day-to-day running of any business. Our practical guides and resources are here to help you navigate critical operational issues, as well as challenges along the way.

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Spring Budget 2023
A summary of the Chancellor's Spring Budget.

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How to Use AI Tools to Run Your Business to Save Money and Time
Discover how to use AI to future proof your business.

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Start-up Essentials: Pricing and Invoicing
Explore different pricing strategies for your business.

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Start-up Essentials: Building a Business Budget
Explore how to create a budget and track your income.

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Hatch Learns: Financial Planning for Freelancers
Explore how to manage your business finances with confidence.

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Beginners Guide to Business Finance
Learn how to manage your business finances.

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Practical Project Management
Explore how to deliver projects on time and on budget.

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Food Safety When Running a Food Business From Home
Discover how to achieve a 5-star food hygiene rating.

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How to Start and Run a Successful Food Business
Key considerations to help you run a successful food business.

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Planning and Forecasting
Explore how to develop a strategy for 2024.

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Automating Your Business
Explore how automation can help to deliver business efficiencies.

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Business Health Check
Score key areas of your business and overcome challenges.

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How Contracts Protect Your Business
Explore the importance of contracts as standard operating procedure.

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Kickstart Your Business – Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property
Explore how to protect IP relating to artificial intelligence.

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Let’s Talk AI and Your Small Business
Explore how to use AI to grow your business.

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.LONDON | The Official Domain for London
Explore the benefits of registering a .LONDON domain name for your business.

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Foundations for Responsible Business
A programme of support to help businesses embed responsible practices.

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Sustainability and SMEs
Explore how to take action on sustainability.

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Climate Action in Your Borough
Explore local support to help your business take climate action.

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Net Zero Buildings and Workplaces
Support for business owners to make their workplaces more energy efficient.

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Business Support From Your Borough
Useful contacts, business support and advice from your local borough.

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Cybersecurity Hub
Resources to help you spot and prevent cyberattacks.

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Cost of Doing Business Hub
Support to navigate the rising cost of doing business.

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Business Climate Challenge | Business Engagement Partners
Explore the partners involved in running the Business Climate Challenge.

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Business Climate Challenge
Supporting London businesses to decarbonise their workplaces.

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Business Support One Stop
A monthly business support drop-in session.

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Your way to Wayfinder
For businesses in Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Barking & Dag...

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Wayfinder
For businesses in Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Barking & Dag...

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London Business Hub | What We Do
Discover how we support businesses to start, sustain and grow.

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Closure of an Early Years Setting
Free resources for early years providers considering closing their provision.

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Strong Early Years London – Business Healthcheck for Childminders
A free business requirements checklist for childminders in the capital.

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Business Ready Podcast
A new series of podcasts focused on business resilience.

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Cybersecurity and Preventing Phishing Attacks
Advice and tips on spotting and preventing phishing attacks.

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Industrial 5G Uncovered Webinars
Webinars on industrial 5G adoption in the UK.

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Support for Early Years Providers from London’s Boroughs
Find support for early years providers across London's borough.

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Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Data
Steps to help your business comply with data protection rules.

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Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Business Against Cyberattacks
Steps to help protect your business online.

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Cybersecurity and Working Remotely
Advice and tips on working safely from home.

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Cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery
Advice and tips on creating a disaster recovery plan.

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FSB Knowledge Hub
Resources and support to help businesses recover and grow.

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Strong Early Years London: Webinar Archive
Webinars to support the sustainability of the early years sector.

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Financial Guidance from qNomics
Free financial guidance for start ups in London.

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Cybersecurity and Social Engineering
Advice and tips on how to spot social engineering.

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Climate Hub
Support to help your business take action on climate change.

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Business Support One Stop
A monthly business support drop-in session.

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Late Payments in the UK
An overview of support from the Office of the Small Business Commissioner.

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Climate for SMEs: 4 Steps to Action
A new pilot to help SMEs take climate action.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Tesco
Every little helps Tesco to reduce emissions.

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Business Climate Guidance
We want to help your business act on climate change.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Derwent London
How Derwent London targeted net zero emissions for managed buildings.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Landsec
Leadership in climate resilience.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Greater London Authority (GLA) Group
Going full circular economy at the GLA group.

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Framework: Creative & Recreational
Business climate guidance for the creative sector.

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Top Ten Actions for the Information, Communication & Technology Sector
Actions to help businesses reduce their environmental impact.

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Top Ten Actions for the Hospitality Sector
Actions to help hospitality firms reduce their environmental impact.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: 15Hatfields
Sustainability and cutting carbon at 15Hatfields

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Framework: Financial & Professional Services
Business climate guidance for the financial and professional services sector.

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Framework: Information, Communication & Technology
Business climate guidance for the information, communication and technology sector.

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Top Ten Actions for the Financial & Professional Services Sector
Actions to help financial services firms reduce their environmental impact.

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Top Ten Actions for the Creative & Recreational Sector
Actions to help creative businesses reduce their environmental impact.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Sky
Sky’s the limit for a sustainable company culture.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: BT
How BT is leading the charge for a green recovery.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Business Design Centre
Business Design Centre’s decade of climate change action.

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Top Ten Actions for the Construction Sector
Actions to help construction firms reduce their environmental impact.

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Framework: Hospitality
Business climate guidance for the hospitality sector.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: Informa
Going carbon neutral in 2020 at the information services and events group, Informa.

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Business Climate Guidance Case Study: London Pensions Fund Authority
Divesting London’s pension fund from fossil fuels.

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Framework: Retail
Business climate guidance for the retail sector.

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Framework: Construction
Business climate guidance for the construction sector.

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Top Ten Actions for the Retail Sector
Actions to help retailers reduce their environmental impact.

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Digital Boost
Support for small businesses and charities to develop the digital skills they need.

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ICAEW Business Advice Service
The Business Advice Service connects businesses with trusted advice.

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All Together – Support for CEOs
Support from experienced CEOs to help with business challenges.

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Internet of Things (IoT)
Advice and tips to help your business use the Internet of Things safely.

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Hackney Co-operative Developments
Hackney Co-operative Developments provides support, training and workspace.

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Circular Economy Business Support
Support for SMEs to capitalise on the benefits of the circular economy.

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Support for Manufacturers from Make UK
Make UK supports and champions the engineering and manufacturing industry in the UK.

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Government R&D Tax Relief
Tax incentives and reliefs for companies involved in R&D activities.

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Find a Chartered Accountant
ICAEW provides a directory of chartered accountants and accountancy firms.

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Remote Collaboration: Tools for Small Organisations and Businesses
Tools and approaches to help with remote working.

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Protecting Your Business Online
Advice to help protect your business from online threats.

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Change Management Consultancy from Middlesex University
Consultancy services to support businesses with change management.

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National Cyber Security Centre
Specialist resources to help businesses reduce the risks of a cyberattack.

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OpenLearn: Free Training Courses from The Open University
Free training courses on starting and running a business.

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Portobello Business Centre
Portobello Business Centre supports local businesses to start-up, survive and grow.

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Training and Consultancy for Social Enterprises
Red Ochre supports organisations that are delivering social change.

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StartUp Croydon
Services to help businesses start-up, grow and overcome challenges in Croydon.

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TrustLaw: Legal Assistance for Social Enterprises
TrustLaw connects social enterprises with pro bono legal advice.

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders
Support services and intelligence for the UK automotive industry.

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Tourism Business Advice Hub
Insights, advice and information for tourism businesses.

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Managing Business Finances
Tips for effective financial management.

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Managing Data and Cybersecurity Risks
Resources to help businesses improve their cyber resilience.

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Trading Legally
Support to understand your legal obligations.

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Protect Your Business
Key steps to protect your new business.

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Executive Education Courses at London Business School
Executive education courses to help businesses achieve key objectives.

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Managing Cashflow
Practical steps your business can take to avoid cash flow problems.

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Business Continuity Planning
A business continuity plan can help you identify and manage risks.

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Business Health and Safety Regulations
A summary of employers' health and safety duties.

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Managing Unpaid Debts
Explore options for recovering an unpaid debt.

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Data Protection Rules You Must Follow
This article sets out the lawful bases for processing personal data.

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Insurance Cover for Business
An introduction to the main types of business insurance.

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Identifying Business Risks
Learn how to protect your business from common risks.

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Cybersecurity
Protect your business from common online threats.

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National Business Support Helpline
The helpline provides free advice and guidance to new and existing businesses.