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Resources to support your business at any stage

CEDA has a range of practical tools and resources designed to help you plan, recruit, and grow your business with confidence - whether you're just starting out or looking for ways to improve operations and strengthen your team.

From business planning templates and marketing guides to recruitment support and training opportunities, it's all available here.

Business Tools and Templates

Downloadable templates, checklists, and guides to help with everything from marketing to financial planning.
Browse Business Tools

Start Up Guide

A practical guide for getting your business off the ground. Covers key steps like viability, business structure, and business planning.
View the Start Up Guide

Training and Development Guide

Sent monthly to subscribers, the Training and Development Guide highlights upcoming local and online courses to help support your team’s growth.
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Employer and Workplace Hub

Support for building and developing your workforce, including recruitment tips, onboarding resources, and retention tips.
Explore the Employer and Workplace Hub

Industry Hub

For businesses in the visitor sector to find tools, insights and updates relevant to the industry.
Explore the Industry Hub

Looking for tailored support?

If you’re not sure where to start or want to talk through your next steps, get in touch with one of our Business Growth Advisors.

As a first step, you’ll need to register through the Regional Business Partner Network and then one of CEDA’s Business Growth Advisors will be in touch.

This was published in the 60 Seconds with CEDA newsletter on June 4, 2025. Sign up here to receive our newsletters directly

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