This ATC business support round-up collates information and resources from across the UK Government, curated for the needs of SME language service companies.

Language service companies support every single other sector’s internationalisation and export activities. But language services are also an important part of the UK’s business services landscape in their own right.

A recent report by The Business Services Association in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade highlights the importance of the business services sector to the UK’s economy. Over a third of the total turnover of the UK’s non-financial business can be attributed to the business services sector, and translation and interpreting have been recognised as key opportunities for the business services sector to grow overseas. Read the full report here.

Help to Grow – business support

The UK Government’s Help to Grow resources support SMEs in a tough global market.

Management Essentials

Help to Grow: Management Essentials is a free self-guided online course which includes bite-sized videos and online resources covering different business topics from exporting to finance.

Business Support Helpline

The UK Government’s Business Support Helpline provides general business advice and support over the phone and online.

Local Growth Hubs

Local Growth Hubs help businesses with advice and support at any stage of their journey. Find your nearest growth hub here.

GREAT.GOV.UK – export support

The UK Government’s GREAT campaign provides information and support for UK businesses looking to expand their international footprint, and businesses looking to establish in the UK.

UK Export Academy

UK Export Academy provides a wealth of expert guidance, tools and services for exporters. Look out for the quarterly translation webinars hosted by the ATC!

Small and Medium Business Hub – public sector support

The UK Government’s Small and Medium Business Hub provides guidance for SMEs on the Government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via Government procurement. The hub also has information on the Government’s commitment to SMEs on time, with a target of paying 90% of its invoices within 5 days, and all of them within 30 days.