SME Business Support Hub

Explore tools and resources to help your SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises) gain a competitive edge from those who understand the hurdles and obstacles that come within the built and natural environment. Unlock the full potential of your business today.

Latest SME news

SMEs are engines of sustainable growth and employment

RICS President Ann Gray speaks to three SME founders.

Driving change: Nella Pang MRICS on the role of SMEs in surveying

Insights into Nella’s career and experiences as a surveyor in the SME industry.

Driving positive change and fostering inclusion: An interview with Richard Golding

Matrics UK Chair how he plans to promote DEI within the community.

Helping your business stay compliant

RICS Standards and Guidance

Look at our leading international standards to help protect your business.

Statutory requirements

When starting a new business, there several requirements you must follow.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Coverage designed to protect professionals and businesses from potential claims.

Discover how to build a successful small business

Growing your business

Optimising marketing and promotion are essential to ensure the ongoing generation of business leads and future sales.

Financial management

Small businesses are continually looking for ways to increase turnover, but chasing turnover alone is a well-known road to failure.

Personal Development and Upskilling

It’s not just about business; it's about nurturing personal growth and well-being, which as a result can have a profound impact on both your professional and personal life.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Inclusive practices to help your business stand out from the crowd.

Properties for SMEs

Guidance when it comes to the various aspects of buying, selling, or leasing a property.

Maximising Relationships with Clients

As part of growing your business, SMEs must maximise their relationship with clients. Client relationships serve as an integral function in both busin

Tailored resources to support your business

Network with other SMEs

Connect, collaborate, and explore other SMEs via our exclusive SME Business Support Group.

Registered Firm Toolkit

Support available exclusively to registered firms in the built environment.

Knowledge & information Services

Online services including eBooks and Journals and access to our Library at RICS HQ.

Modus & Journals

Our library of award-winning insight and opinions on the built environment.

Business models for small firms

Key considerations when it comes to small business success.

SME Member Stories

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contributions are at the centre of innovation, driving progress in the industry. Read our SMEs’ remarkable stories

Supporting professionals in your firm with Lionheart

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Useful links and resources

ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) - Practical online help, reports and chartered accountant consultations.
Find a Chartered Accountant - Online directory of over 21,000 chartered accountant firms.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) - A range of government services provided by BEIS.
British Chamber of Commerce - Influential network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK.
Federation of Small Businesses - Leading organisation representing small- and medium-sized businesses.
Gov.uk - Government's online resource for small businesses with easy-to-use tools.
The Guardian Small Business Network - An online community helping SMEs engage with new ideas.
Mentorsme.co.uk - Mentorsme is an online gateway for SMEs looking for mentoring services.
ACAS - The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service provides guidance and resources on employment relations, HR, and workplace issues.
Small Business UK - A website offering practical guidance, articles, tools, and templates for small businesses, covering various aspects of running a business.