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.

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

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

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.

Bringing in outside expertise can help you improve processes, products and profitability - how to get the best results from a consultant.

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.

Use this tool to find details about business-related training, workshops, networking opportunities and seminars near you and further afield.