Journeys
Step-by-step Business Journeys
Follow our guided journeys to help you through major business milestones and changes.
Cross-sector essentials 4
Foundational journeys that apply to all business types.
Change your business structure
Navigate the process of changing your business's legal structure - from sole trader to limited company, partnership, or LLP
Start journey →Expanding your childcare business
Grow your childcare business through multi-site expansion, franchising, acquisitions, or achieving Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Start journey →Growing your business
Scale your business - funding, hiring, and expansion strategies
Start journey →Start exporting from the UK
Guides first-time exporters from market research through customs setup, logistics, and getting paid.
Start journey →Creative Industries 1
Film, TV, music, gaming, design, advertising and arts organisations.
Growing your creative business
Scale your creative business - protect IP, expand internationally, license your work, build a team, and explore franchise opportunities
Start journey →Construction & Property 2
Building, civil engineering, property development, trades and construction services.
Grow your construction business
Scale your construction business - win public contracts, build your workforce, achieve accreditations, and manage subcontractors at scale
Start journey →Obtaining an environmental permit for regulated activities
Determine if you need an environmental permit, navigate the application process, and understand permit conditions for pollution control
Start journey →Retail & Consumer Goods 1
Shops, e-commerce, consumer products, wholesale and distribution.
Grow your retail business
Scale your retail business - expand online, open new locations, build your team, and manage increased compliance as you grow
Start journey →Technology & Digital 1
Software, IT services, digital products, smart cities and tech startups.
Grow your tech business
Scale your tech business - funding, international expansion, investment, and preparing for exit
Start journey →Agriculture & Farming 1
Farms, horticulture, fisheries, forestry and agricultural services.
Diversify your farm business
Explore farm diversification opportunities - farm shops, holiday accommodation, renewable energy, equestrian facilities, event spaces, and rural business units
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