Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and advice guides on starting a business in the UK.
Advice
There’s no need to go it alone – here are four places where you can get the support you need when starting up a new business
Advice
We're travelling over to the Emerald Isle to find out what it's like to launch a business in Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast.
Advice
We explore the essentials of starting a business in Cardiff such as funding, access to talent and travelling by paddle board.
Podcasts
Anna Jordan meets Lara Khalaf, a Syrian-born personal coach, executive coach and leadership trainer.
Advice
If you're unsure about starting a business in Newcastle, take a look at the vital stats and how four entrepreneurs did it.
Startup Funding and Grants
Some entrepreneurs want to build a company without meeting the needs of a third party. Here's how to start a business with no funding.
Marketing
We run you through the essentials of how to start a small business podcast, talking to three entrepreneurs about what they've learned.
Advice
Leeds is a growing hotspot for small business owners. If you're unsure, here's more about what it's like to live and launch a start-up there.
Advice
Glasgow has a lot to offer start-up business owners and it's becoming an increasingly popular area to live in, too. Here's why you should consider it.
News
Brighton is the best place to start a business in 2018, according to new research by Informi. Here's why they rate it.
Advice
Starting a business in an industry unknown to you? We explore how to make the transition and ask two other entrepreneurs for their advice.
Business Ideas & Planning
In this article, we take a look at some of the things you should prioritise if you intend to set up your own furniture company.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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.