Start-ups

Articles, case studies and analysis on the UK start-up ecosystem, the newly established businesses with innovative ideas, products, or services, often founded by entrepreneurs aiming to fill a gap in the market.

News

Almost half of start-ups believe there is a gender bias problem

Four in ten female founders say they frequently encountered gender bias while running their start-up and 42 per cent believe gender discrimination will stay the same as they scale up.

Advice

How to be resourceful: Top tips for small business frugality

Here, Gauri Kangai of Geovation discusses how being frugal makes smart business sense throughout your start-up’s scale phase.

Advice

Three professionals that can help with your start-up venture

There are various key professionals that you need to look at getting onboard during the setup process for your new venture. Here are three examples.

News

Rise of the uninsured economy? Start-ups boom but lack protection

Just four in ten businesses operate with insurance in their first three years, most commonly assuming they are ‘too small’ for claims.

Advice

Start-ups shrug off uncertainty to forecast strong growth

Research finds almost 90 per cent of start-ups are expecting sales growth next year – a quarter anticipate an increase in sales of more than 25 per cent.

Business management

Start-up mistakes: The errors to learn from when launching a business

Jon Ostler, CEO of personal finance comparison website finder.com/uk, discusses some of the common small business mistakes he has witnessed over the years.

Advice

Considerations when starting a small business

Starting a business can be daunting and terrifying, here are some considerations you should take before starting.

Advice

Three common start-up mistakes and how to avoid them

When you are starting a business, it is very easy to overlook aspects of the company and make mistakes; here is how to avoid them.

Advice

Three reasons to run your startup in Zürich

Here, Isabelle Ohnemus, CEO at EyeFitU, tells us why you should think about starting your business in Zürich.

Advice

Supporting UK start-ups and scale-ups – What can you learn?

Here, Marta Solorzano and Khalil Souki, economic development experts at PA Consulting Group look at how we can best support UK start-ups in the UK?

Advice

Start-up success: From idea to launch in six months

David Spencer-Percival discusses how he found start-up success with his drinks company No1 Rosemary Water, despite having no prior experience of the industry.

Advice