Business Essentials
Learn more about the essentials you need to maintain your business with our latest articles.
See our business essentials articles below, covering everything from how to protect the Intellectual Property of your business to how to craft a pitchdeck for investment.
What type of financing would be suitable for your business?
If you have a growing business, there’s an external finance option to match your ambition. See what forms of finance are available for your business.
Explore finance types abouBusiness Management
Learn about the different challenges you'll face running a business.
Common issues exporters face and how to overcome them
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Reviewing your business plan
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Building up resilience
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Seven business tips for dealing with high inflation
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Selling your business
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How to reduce and manage business risk
Read article about How to reduce and manage business riskPreparing for investment
Discover what you'll need to think about before approaching an investor.
What makes a good pitch deck for investment?
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How to conduct due diligence on investors
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How to value a business
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How to make the first approach to an investor
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How to pitch to an investor
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How to deliver your pitch online
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Top tips for attracting investors as a spinout
Read article about Top tips for attracting investors as a spinoutGrowing your business
Learn about the different ways you can grow your business.
The ultimate guide to growing a business
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What is a Business Accelerator?
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What matters most to growing businesses?
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What is a business incubator?
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