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Improve your English, boost your confidence and grow your business
Learn what ESOL is, how it works, how much it might cost, how much time you need and – most importantly – how improving your English can help your business grow.
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Looking for inspiration for your small business? Explore our latest blogs, covering topics from boosting your marketing strategy to getting online with a better website.
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Get paid faster: a practical plan for tackling late payments
Why late payments happen, your rights and what to do so you spend less time chasing.
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Creating your business values, purpose and mission
A guide for small business owners by Jane Knight, Successful Mums Career Academy.
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Developing your skills as a London business owner
Ready to upgrade your knowledge? Find more about skills courses for you or your staff.
Guides
Ready to deep dive into a specific topic? From social media strategy to accounting for the next tax year, find useful, informational guides for small business owners just like you.
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Protecting your brand: intellectual property (IP) made simple
Worried someone could copy your brand or ideas? Learn simple steps to protect what you've built.
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Side hustles: how to protect your job while building extra income
Run your side hustle safely – check your contract, avoid conflicts, keep to the law and protect your energy.
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The legal side of securing commercial premises in London
Avoid costly mistakes when taking commercial premises in London, with this guide to all the legal aspects involved.
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Resources
Explore a library of resources from our partners, covering a range of topics from digital, marketing, finance and funding.
Enterprise Nation
Hiring your first employee: A practical guide for small business owners
Having an employee to handle the day-to-day tasks can be an important first step in growing the business.
BBCS Business Advisors
Growth vs scale: Why it's important to know the difference
There's a crucial difference between scaling and growing your business.
Soundbite Media
From likes to leads: Ways to win with social media
If you’re trying to create social media content to engage with your customers and clients, where do you start?