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Start a New Business

Guides for those who are starting a new business, including advice on planning, strategy, legal issues and financial considerations such as initial startup costs and funding.

News

Cambridge one of the best cities to start a new business

Cambridge and Oxford are some of the best cities in the country to start a business, a new study reveals.

Business Ideas & Planning

25 areas to look at when launching your own business 

Here we look at 25 of the key factors to consider before taking the plunge.

Business Ideas & Planning

Top tips for starting a business

Starting your own business is an exciting yet terrifying prospect! Here are 5 top tips for anyone who wants to start a business.

Blog

Opportunities in chaos

Times of technological and structural economic change can throw up the chance to start a business, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc.

Business Ideas & Planning

Should I register my home address?

I am going to start a new business. I don't want to register my home address, although I will be using my home as my office initially. What are my options?

Advice

Open courses on running a business

I'm currently employed with a good salary. However, like a lot of others I long to be my own master. To this end, I'd like to learn about the 'hard facts' of running a business before falling victim to 'rose coloured spectacle' syndrome.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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