Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and advice guides on starting a business in the UK.
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.
Setting up a company
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
Here, we have compiled a list of well-written and informative business books to read during the summer heatwave.
Advice
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
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.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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