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Developing your business

This section contains a wealth of tips and advice for improving your business processes and increasing your top and bottom lines.

Business finance

From raising funds to keeping control of your finances.

Business processes

Tips for more effective business processes.

Exit planning

All businesses need a plan for selling or exiting.

General

A range of useful information on general business topics.

Management skills

Presentation, negotiation, working smarter and leadership.

Sales and marketing

Tips and advice for promoting your business.

08 Apr 2026

Gains in business confidence 'at risk'

Data published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that confidence amongst small firms rose slightly in the first three months of 2026, but could fall without government intervention.

07 Apr 2026

BCC warns of growing threat to entry-level jobs in the age of AI

The rapid adoption of AI is driving a sharp decline in entry-level jobs and worsening the long-standing UK challenge of skills shortages, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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Developing your business

Gains in business confidence 'at risk'

BCC warns of growing threat to entry-level jobs in the age of AI