Tools and guidance on getting started, finance, premises and employing people.

Managing a business

Information on buying or renting premises, business insurance, business skills and data protection.

Find out the law around breastfeeding and how to become a breastfeeding friendly business.

Information on buying or renting business premises, including government or council property.

Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records, using CCTV, information and data security.

Find out what training and information is available to help you develop your business skills.

You'll need to ensure your business premises, and if you employ people, you are legally obliged to have employers' liability insurance.

Find information on stock control techniques.

Information on IT and how to run a business online.

Information about keeping your business safe from online threats.

Get advice from Scottish Enterprise on making improvements to your business.

Find information on managing risks to your business.

Find information on measuring how your business performance, including setting targets and key performance indicators.

Find information on how your business can outsource work.

Find information on how your business can save money on running costs.

Find information on how your business can sell goods or services in an ethical way.

Find more information on the Scottish Business Pledge - a voluntary commitment Scottish businesses can make.

Find information on how your business can use digital technology, such as email, social media, website analytics and eCommerce.

Find information on how to choose and manage suppliers.

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