Resources

In this area, you'll find useful information, tips, checklists and advice to help you to start and grow your business.

Use the buttons on the left to pick an area of business specialism that you would like to find out more about.

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Highlights

Report Writing

Whether you are new to report writing or you have plently of experience but you want to review your methods, this guide is for you.

Introduction to Fundraising

Here is a guide for managers handling corporate fundraising for the first time.

Community Development Finance Association

The CDFA is the trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).

Knowledge Entrepreneur

Make sure you are not missing out on opportunities with our guide.

Setting Up an Intranet

Find out if you should set up an Intranet, and if so how to do it!

Employment Contracts

Do you know how to draw up a contract of employment? If not, find out how to here.

Personal Development Planning

Personal development planning (PDP) enables you to acquire knowledge and skills throughout your working life.

         

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Ask the Expert

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Need funding?

Want to find out:

  • Where to get funding?
  • How to access it?
  • Who you should get it from?

Find all this on our new Where Can I Get Funding? page.

Struggling with cashflow?

Click here to find short guides on managing cash flow developed by the Institute of Credit Management.