Guides & online tools

Explore handy online tools that step you through business processes such as starting a business.

Step-By-Step Guides

Handy online tools that step you through business processes such as starting a business, leasing premises, building a successful export business and employing staff.

Registration and Licence Finder

As a new business starter it's difficult to know exactly which registrations and licences you'll need. It can be harder still to find all this information in the one place. The Registration and Licence Finder is a quick way to build a report listing everything you'll need to apply for.

Business Loan Finder

Find and compare loan options for your business with the Business Loan Finder tool.

Increase Your Chance of Success with a Business Plan

Writing a business plan will increase your chance of securing finance or growing your business. Download the free business plan template below to create an action plan for business success.

Writing a Marketing Plan

A marketing plan lists your key marketing strategies and explains how each will work, how much they'll cost and how the strategies support each other. Use our interactive template to create a marketing plan to suit your businesses needs.