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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.

Advice

How to manage a start-up’s fast growth

Here's some advice on dealing with growth as an early-stage business, with tips from delegation to money management.

Setting up a company

Wizzle: The tech start-up looking to beat We Buy Any Car

Here's how one company, Wizzle, is challenging the big guns in the car buying space.

News

Early-stage companies advised to be frugal 

Start-ups need to be more aware of cash flow management and 'burning through resources too quickly', advises the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

News

UK sees new start-ups boom over past year

The number of new business start-ups has grown by 28 per cent across the UK over the past year, research finds.

News

Government scheme approves 25,000th small business loan

The government's Start Up Loan scheme has reached £130 million in funds lent to new companies.

News

Number of start-up programmes in the UK more than doubles over three years

Some 59 programmes supported more than 1,100 start-ups in 2014 alone, research finds.

Advice

Sharing ownership in start-ups

In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.

News

Start-ups on the rise in UK

The number of businesses started in 2011 is up by 18 per cent on last year, research finds.

News

Boris backs property deal for start-ups


A new initiative to help start-ups find affordable premises has been set-up by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and the British Property Federation.

News

Start-ups need family and friends

Small businesses say friends and family provide more support when starting out than banks and government agencies.

Business Ideas & Planning

Start-ups defy recession

Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and General Electric were all founded during slumps - proving the tenacity of great business ideas.

Advice

Bootstrap your way to start-up success

If you manage costs correctly, a tight budget shouldn't necessarily hold back your desire to start your own business.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

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.