Better Business For All

Enabling Hertfordshire businesses to easily access the regulatory support they need from Local Authorities. A local partnership between Businesses and Regulatory Services to promote growth.

Bridging the gap between businesses and regulators

Better Business for All (BBFA) was formed in 2013 and works to boost business productivity and growth by making it easier for businesses to access the regulatory support they need from Local Authorities such as Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and others. BBFA also works with regulators to help them better understand the challenges faced by businesses.

The BBfA charter

A charter has been agreed and signed by all of the representative within the BBfA partnership, which details the actions and responsibilities of Hertfordshire Regulatory Services and businesses within Hertfordshire.

View the charter

Guidance for businesses

Hertfordshire Safe Food Pack

A systematic approach to controlling food safety hazards within a food business in order to ensure that food is safe to eat.

Business resources

The BBfA partnership has produced this toolkit of resources to support business across Hertfordshire.

Landlord support

View our Landlord Pack and Damp and Mould Advice to help landlords understand and comply with legislation.

About regulation

Whatever kind of business you operate, there will be regulations you need to comply with to ensure both your business and customers are safe.

Who sets regulation?

Both the County Council and District Councils have regulatory powers, but that doesn’t mean it’s harder to comply with regulation. Learn more.

Regulation directory

Learn about the different types of regulations for buildings; products and operations; people and employment; and finance.

Case studies

Find out how we have helped local businesses to operate safely and save time and money.

Who else can help me with my business?

As well as local regulators, there are many other organisations in Hertfordshire that can support you with your business.

Completely new business - HELP!

Starting a new business is exciting but can also be a little daunting. Find out more about licences, training, contracts and more.

Resources for regulators

Inspection checklists

Support for regulators carrying out checks and inspections.

Get in touch

Samuel Hudson is the Programme Manager for Better Business For All. 

Send Samuel an email