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Is your business suitable for the stock market?
Before you consider floating your business on the stock market, you need to determine whether it is suitable life on a public market.
Reform of the R&D tax relief system
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system.
Foreign currency issues when importing or exporting
What you need to know about foreign currency transactions and the key decisions you face.
Foreign currency and exchange rate risks
Why exporters and importers need to consider the implications of fluctuations in exchange rates for their business.
Advantages and disadvantages of stock market flotation
Stock market flotation can help you raise capital and realise your investment but may undermine your control of the business - consider the advantages and disadvantages
The process of floating your business on a stock market
Getting ready for a flotation - ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and making key information available.
Increase in maximum taxi fares
New taxi fare rates to apply from 5 December 2023 to address the challenge of taxi availability.
UK delegation to Kidscreen Summit
Join the UK delegation at the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego.
Marketing your business in Europe
How to market your business effectively in another European country, including researching your target audience and establishing new contacts.
Forward foreign exchange contracts
When it's a good idea to agree to buy or sell a fixed amount of foreign currency on a set date.
Identify foreign exchange risks
Assessing the possible impact of exchange rate changes - and what you can do to minimise the risks.
File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.
Funding for digital supply chain innovation
Up to £100,000 is available for tech solution providers to address critical supply chain challenges across textiles, farming, hydrogen, food and automotive sectors.
Understand your competitors
How to identify your competitors, find out more about them and then use this information to improve your business.
Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme
The UK guarantee scheme will be extended to cover all calls under Work Programme 2023.
Use competitor research to improve your business
The ways you can improve your business using knowledge about your competitors.
What you need to know about your competitors
Examine how your competitors do business, what they offer and how they treat their customers.
How to do competitor research
How to research your competitors using the press, exhibitions, the internet and trade associations.
Who are your competitors?
Where to look for your competitors and how to identify them using sources such as business directories, advertising and press reports.
Learn about customers’ needs from competitors
How learning about a customer's current supplier can help you, if you identify why the customer buys from a rival supplier you can work out how to better them.