Running a business comes with risks, from fraud and scams to cyber threats and regulatory compliance.
On this page you can find trusted resources and guidance to help you protect your organisation and operate with confidence.
Protecting your business is not just about avoiding risks, it is about building resilience and trust. By taking proactive steps in fraud prevention, cyber security and regulatory compliance, you can safeguard your finances and data, protect your reputation, maintain customer confidence and support long-term business stability.
Whether you are a sole trader, SME or growing enterprise, the following support can help you strengthen your business, protect your customers and trade with confidence.
Fraud and scams continue to target businesses of all sizes. Being aware of the risks and knowing how to respond can prevent financial loss and protect your operations.
Access practical guidance and tools to help your business recognise, prevent and respond to common scams, with clear advice to help you stay alert and reduce risk.
How to spot and then avoid getting caught out by scams targeting businesses.
Business ScamsTake Five to Stop Fraud aims to help you to protect your business by confidently challenging requests for money or information.
Protect Your BusinessCyber security is essential for modern businesses, and even small organisations can be targets for cyber attacks, data breaches and online fraud.
Explore these free tools and expert guidance to strengthen your digital security and reduce risk, helping to prevent costly disruptions in the future.
Understanding and complying with consumer protection laws and regulations is vital for every business. Trading Standards can provide expert guidance to help you meet your legal obligations, trade confidently and reduce the risk of complaints or enforcement action.
These services are designed to help you stay compliant, build trust with customers and avoid potential penalties. Access local support and schemes below.
You can request business advice from Trading Standards. They will respond within five working days.
The team offers three types of support:
Membership of the Buy With Confidence scheme helps your business stand out from the crowd, and you’ll be able to use the Buy With Confidence logo so your customers know your business can be trusted.
Trading Standards Scheme