Growing your business

If you want to grow your business you need to assess your current performance first. Then consider what growth is possible, for example:

developing a new product
offering a new service
expansion into a different area of the country
online sales
new partnerships

Take into account the impact of growth on your workload and staffing requirements and whether you will need new resources or equipment. It is a good idea to do a risk assessment at this time. Business Link and Enterprise First both can offer more advice.

Buy with confidence scheme

To encourage public confidence in your business you can join the Buy with Confidence Scheme. It is run by Trading Standards departments in County and Local Authorities. It provides consumers with contacts for reputable businesses and members must maintain high trading standards.

Find our more about the Buy with Confidence scheme in Surrey.

Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust helps businesses cut carbon emissions and supports the development of low carbon technologies. The trust also offers further help and an energy saving assessment via its advice line on 0800 085 2005.