Starting a business

Articles, news and advice guides on starting a business in the UK.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Newcastle

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

Starting a business with no funding

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

Starting a small business podcast

We run you through the essentials of how to start a small business podcast, talking to three entrepreneurs about what they've learned.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Leeds

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

The essential guide to starting a business in Glasgow

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

The best place to start a business in the UK

Brighton is the best place to start a business in 2018, according to new research by Informi. Here's why they rate it.

Advice

How to start a business in an unknown industry

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

How to start a furniture business

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.

Setting up a company

The seven-point checklist for setting up a business

Sarah Musgrove, editor in chief of Opus Energy, offers a seven-point checklist to help you in setting up a business. Ian and Gary from Raybon Putters also share how they got started.

Advice

The best business books to read when starting a company

Here, we have compiled a list of well-written and informative business books to read during the summer heatwave.

Advice

University graduates: 6 things to consider before starting your own business

Starting your own business is an increasingly popular path after university. Sophie Phillipson of HelloGrads.com reveals what you need to know before you dive in.

Advice

The 15 best cities in the UK to start a business

Picking a location to start up your business can be tricky, with outlying costs and likely survival of your business a priority. We break down the 15 best cities to start a business.