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Developing your business

Advice and tips for improving your business.

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

Branding

Tips on building a brand.

Business finance

From raising funds to keeping control of your finances.

Business processes

Tips for more effective business processes.

Exit planning

All businesses need a plan for selling or exiting.

General

A range of useful information on general business topics.

Management skills

Presentation, negotiation, working smarter and leadership.

Managing your staff

Practical tips for employers.

Planning and strategy

Tips and advice when planning ahead

Sales and marketing

Tips and advice for promoting your business.

20 Feb 2026

Fiscal policy 'needs a rethink', says business group

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned the government that the UK's current fiscal policy 'needs a rethink'.

19 Feb 2026

Uncertainty hanging over UK trade prospects

UK import and export trade prospects remain uncertain, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

18 Feb 2026

Inflation rate falls to 3% in year to January

The UK inflation rate was 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to the latest date from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).