Small business support in four key areas
Exporting
Explore how to grow your business by selling overseas. Learn where the opportunities are and how government-backed export support can help you take your first steps with confidence.
Access to finance
Find out what government-backed finance and cash flow support is available to help your business grow and stay resilient. From loans and guarantees to tackling late payments, discover where to get help and how to access it.
Digital tools and AI
Learn how digital tools and AI can make everyday business tasks quicker, simpler and more efficient. Find practical support, guidance and resources to help you adopt the right technology safely and affordably.
High-street resilience
Discover the support available to help high-street and local businesses adapt and thrive. Find useful information on funding, rates relief and local programmes, with guidance on getting the right support for your niche.
How to sell overseas
Thinking about trading internationally? This guide breaks down the practical steps to exporting, plus the government support you can use to research markets, build confidence and tackle the common sticking points.
How to get financial support
Having access to finance can truly shape the decisions your business is able to make. This guide sets out the main sources of government-backed finance and other support that are currently available to small businesses across the UK.
Upcoming webinars on government support
Exporting for small businesses
Explore content on exporting, international trade and the support available to help you reach markets outside the UK.
Getting access to finance
Learn about government-backed loans, guarantees and cash flow support – including help with late payments.
Adopting digital tools and AI
Find guidance on tools that save you time and improve efficiency, with signposting to government-backed support and resources.
Strengthening your high-street business
Learn how the government can help high-street and local businesses manage costs, respond to changing footfall and more.