Help to Grow | Government Support for Businesses

The Government has launched a new Help to Grow website to help startups and small businesses access the information and support they need.

Start your business 

Help to Grow includes a number of resources for new business startups covering:

  • What’s involved in setting up a new business.
  • How to apply for a government-backed Start Up loan.
  • Help with tax.
  • Business rates relief.
  • Becoming an employer.

Grow your business 

Access support and resources to grow your business covering:

  • Research and development.
  • How to grow your sales.
  • How to develop your products and services.
  • Access to finance.
  • How to employ the right team.
  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Local business support.

Export and sell internationally

Help to Grow provides information to help you find and unlock international opportunities covering:

  • How to export and build your knowledge.
  • An online export plan builder.
  • Trade agreements.
  • Steps to export goods from the UK.
  • Trade finance for UK exporters.
  • Support available from the Department for Business Trade.

Help to Grow also provides information about government-backed support for business.

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