Small business support

When you start your own business, you'll face tough challenges and decisions. We share some of the key sources of free and paid-for advice.

Running a small business can feel lonely at times. Combat the isolation and connect with other small business owners in our friendly Facebook group, the Donut Small Business Collective.

The cost of living crisis is making life tough for the UK’s small firms. Our guide highlights the many ways you can get help if your business is struggling.

A guide to government grants for UK businesses and business rates reliefs including the retail discount as part of COVID support measures.

Networking can help you to share knowledge, forge alliances and access the skills and experience of others. Read our guide to collaborating.

Setting up a business can be challenging and you're unlikely to have all the skills and knowledge you need. Our guide to finding advice and support.

Using a professional adviser can save you time and prevent you making costly mistakes. Our guide to finding and getting the best from advisers.

When ill health left Fay Miladowska out of work, The Prince's Trust enabled the young designer to launch her highly successful greetings card business.

Running your own small business can be lonely and it can be difficult to know what to do when faced with new challenges unless you have a mentor.

The right mentor could be a valuable asset for your enterprise - a source of expertise, experience and support, and, above all, a fresh perspective.