I want to grow my business

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Take the next step to increase your sales, improve your products and services, develop your staff and find extra funding. With our free support, there’s never been a better time to go for growth. The links below will help you navigate the range of advice and assistance on offer as you look to expand your horizons.

Get help with research and development (R&D)

See how your business can receive practical support to invest in research and
development (R&D) and the organisations that can help you.

Find out more about R&D support for businesses

Growing your sales and developing products and services

See how you can maintain or increase your profitability by further developing
the products and services that you sell and growing your sales.

Find out how you can grow your profitability

Accessing the right finance

Financing for any business is important for growth. Check what finance might be available for your business, through equity, grants or loans.

Find out what financial support is available

Help with employing people

For help in finding people for your business visit Jobcentre Plus help for recruiters and see below for a full list of all the recruitment support and guidance available.

Develop your leadership and management skills

Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts at world-class business schools, the Help to Grow: Management Course will help you boost the performance and resilience of your business.

Find out more about the Help to Grow Management Course

Access local business support near you

The network of 38 Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it’s easy for businesses to find the help they need.

Find out what business support may be available to you locally

Find Levelling Up projects near you

See how your business could benefit from investment.

Find projects in your area