New Business

UK Trade & Investment has a comprehensive range of advice and support to grow your business globally. For local advice, the NWDA has a number of initiatives (such as Meet the Buyer) to support international trade, while your nearest Chamber of Commerce is another port of call for any new business journey.

Finding new business has a new ally thanks to the availability of tax credits for R&D. Otherwise Business Link offer solid guidance on everyday business development,
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