Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Report a Trade Barrier
A way to report and look for resolutions to new trade barriers or an issue with an existing trade barrier.Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
Find overseas customers and export opportunities.Certificate of Free Sale - Food and drink
Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon exportDepartment for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme
Assist UK companies in reaching consumers overseas through e-marketplaces.Actionable information, tools and resources
How to set up and register your business

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Choosing the right structure for your business will affect how you register and run your business. There is a lot to consider when deciding which is right for you. Thankfully, we’ve gathered the essential information and actionable steps to help you determine if you should register as a sole trader, a partnership or a private limited company.
An introduction to business tax
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Inspiration
Top 5 Legal Hot Spots When Selling Online

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Growth for Greater Manchester’s digital tech businesses
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5 common mistakes when setting up a business and how to avoid them
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Financing a big order
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Events and webinars
How to raise debt finance to help your business go further

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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
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WATCH: A guide to business loans
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WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
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