Growing a business
What do you want to learn?
I want to know how to plan and prepare for growing my business
I want to expand my business’ premises and invest in new equipment
I want to learn where to get started with exports
Your business is established, on a secure footing, and is turning a profit. Is now the time to think about growing and expanding? You might need to meet growing demand, or have new products and services you’re keen to add to your offer. In this section, we help you assess whether you can manage your business’ growth and how you can do it sustainably to balance risk and reward in taking your business to the next level.
Take the next steps
Planning to grow your business
Your business is going well, your customer base is growing, so how do you take the next steps to grow it?
Upgrading premises and equipment
Investing in growth can mean investing in larger premises and new equipment to meet demand.
Reaching new markets can open up significant opportunities for growth for businesses if you know how.
Articles
Choosing your online marketing channels New 23
To help you make the right choices for your business, let’s go over some of the options available to you. It’s important to consider the pros and cons for each marketing channel and whether the channel is a good fit with your target audience. Email marketing There’s often confusion about whether email is inbound or
The legal requirements for starting a business
The legal requirements for starting a business can seem intimidating...
How to write a good business plan New 23
Organisations such as the Start-Up Loan Company...
Resources
Webinar: Getting S*** Done - Don't let your business run you
This webinar with business coach Gareth Allen will give attendees some ideas about staying organised and on top of their workflow as well as suggesting some specific solutions and discussing delegation.
Webinar: Understanding your Market - Unlocking the potential of your business.
This webinar with tourism marketing expert John Gallery will assist businesses to identify their target markets and share ideas how to reach them.
Webinar: Growing your social media following and engagement with ShopAppy.com
The second webinar in our ShopAppy social media series will explain how you can increase your following and engagement with your local community.