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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