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Starting a business

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

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.

News

Dream big: Brits block themselves from starting their own business

One in six UK employees prevent their dreams of starting their own businesses because they don’t know how to market themselves – and don’t have the confidence to do so.

Startup Funding and Grants

How much does it really cost to start a small business?

Here, we break down where your money is likely to be spent when starting your new business.

Advice

Starting out as an SME: what you need to know

Here, Russ Madley, head of B2B, Kaspersky Lab, gives his advice on how to go about starting out as an SME

News

Ipswich takes the title of best place to start a new business in 2017

If you are looking to start a new business, you might want to look to Ipswich, which has been named the best place for starting.

Advice

Key steps in building your business journey

Gavin Curr ACCA, audits and accounts manager at Martin Aitken & Co Limited, explains the financial ‘building blocks’ needed to create the perfect platform for business success.

Advice

Starting your own essay writing business from home

If you have ever thought about setting up an essay writing business at home, here are some tips to get you started.

News

3.5 million British workers plan a ‘safety net’ business in the coming year​

One in ten workers in this country plan to start their own business in the next twelve months, suggesting a deeper shift towards self-employment than previously thought.

News

Nearly half of UK small businesses are founded on £500 or less

Time to take the leap? 40 per cent of UK small businesses are founded on £500 or less over the last year

Advice

Starting up a business in Brexit Britain

Here, Gregor Kleinknecht, partner in the business services department at Hunters Solicitors, tells us how to start a business in Brexit Britain.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.