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.

SME Spotlight Month

October is SME Awareness Month at RICS. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the vital role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in our industry. Join us as we celebrate the innovation, resilience, and growth that SMEs provide to the built environment.

We want to acknowledge together the dedication, innovation, and resilience of SME’s that drive progress and shape our communities. Explore our resources, success stories, and expert insights designed to support and empower your businesses journey towards excellence. Let’s shine a spotlight on the remarkable work of SMEs and their pivotal role in the industry.

SME Spotlight Month

As part of our ongoing celebration of SMEs in the built environment, we invite you to share your unique career journey with us. Your experiences, challenges, and successes can inspire and guide others in our community. Tell us your story and be a part of our collective journey towards excellence.

SME Member Stories

Latest SME news

How SMEs Can Work With Apprentices with Lee Hatwell FRICS & Mike Cox

Tune into our latest podcast with Lee Hatwell FRICS and Mike Cox to discover how your SME can successfully integrate apprenticeships

SMEs are engines of sustainable growth and employment

RICS President Ann Gray speaks to three SME founders.

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

Meet Richard Golding, the newly appointed Matrics UK Chair at RICS.

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

In this interview for RICS SME Spotlight Month, we sat down with Nella Pang MRICS, director at Omega RE to gain insights into her career and experiences as a chartered surveyor and discussed the valuable contributions of SMEs in the industry.

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

SMEs for a Sustainable Future

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, sustainability has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses across all sectors, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the built environment.

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

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Why Professional Indemnity Insurance is Essential for SMEs

As a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the construction and valuation sectors, protecting your business from potential risks and liabilities i

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.
Business Debtline – Fact sheets and information to help SMEs who have a debt owed to them or are in debt.