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.