Building your business

You’ve launched your business! Now it’s time to build it. Explore our resources, templates and toolkits to help you along your journey

The first few months

Take a deep breath; you’ve done the hard part. Now it’s time to start establishing your business and building your customer base.

This next phase of your business journey can feel lonely, exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. By now, you’ve hopefully got to grips with sales forecasts and the difference between revenue and turnover, and you’re ready to turn your attention to cementing your processes and making more sales.

Marketing plays a key role at this stage, particularly if you’ve launched a new product or service and initial purchases may be low. Take a look at our collection of resources, toolkits and templates to get you started.

Resource Library

Resources for Startups

The Growth Hub Resource Library is full of valuable guides, webinars and tools to help you. Take a look at the resources most relevant for pre-start and start-up businesses

Starting a business

Ready to start? The Business Growth Service, provided by the UK Government, provides support with setting up your business.

Comparing business structures

Not sure what the best structure is for your business? The Business Growth Service can help

Start-up support partners

We work collaboratively with support partners across the South Midlands. Take a look at who can help your business.

Contact a Business Adviser today

Our support and guidance is free to all businesses in the South Midlands. We’re completely impartial, and we’ll help you find the right solutions for your business.