Scale up your business

Few businesses manage the leap from start up to high-growth business. Learn what it takes to scale up and take your business to the next level.

Growing your business will require an injection of funding. Find out how you can attract growth funding from various sources using your business plan.

Learn how you can grow your business to the next level - from franchising to new premises, more staff to new products and markets.

Preparation is essential to successfully grow your business. Discover which elements you will need in place if you are to scale your business up.

Personal development is a process of learning and growth throughout your career. As your skills and knowledge improve, so will your effectiveness.

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.

Ben Dyer offers advice on growing your trade business, covering everything from recruiting new staff to marketing and generating leads.

Growing your trade business does not need to cost the earth, as Benjamin Dyer explains. A few simple techniques can bring in more business.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.

If your business is looking to raise finance, be sure you're not accidentally putting off potential investors. Avoid these fundraising faux pas.

Acquiring another business can bring huge benefits, but can also drain resources and lead to hidden costs. How to boost your chances of success.

Better Business Finance provides information and support for start-ups through to mature companies. Use the Tool to find sources of business funding.

Unless you are happy as you are, you will be looking for ways to develop and grow your business. These ten steps will lead you in the right direction.

Only half of business startups will survive to celebrate their fifth birthday. Ritam Gandhi, founder of Studio Graphene, shares his advice on how to ensure your business is here to last.

JoJo Maman Bébé started as a classic ‘kitchen table’ enterprise. With 75 UK stores and trade in 50 countries, what advice does Laura Tenison offer?