The UK Government’s Business Growth Service acts as a central hub for guidance, tools and services to help businesses at every stage of their journey — from starting up to scaling or navigating challenges. It brings together content from multiple departments, including HMRC, Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office, making it easier for business owners to find official information in one place.

The site includes step-by-step guides on starting a business, understanding legal requirements, hiring employees and managing finances. It also offers tools such as licence finders, finance calculators and interactive resources tailored to business size, sector and location.

While the website is self-serve, it pairs well with the Growth Hub’s local offer. Businesses can use the platform to get a clearer understanding of regulations and opportunities, then access one-to-one support through the Growth Hub to help interpret and apply that information to their own situation. We’re here to help with that next step.