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Discover how to successfully open and run a corner shop. Learn about market research, legal requirements, funding options, and marketing strategies.

A guide to the Employment Rights Bill and proposed changes in employment law. Learn what start-up owners can do to prepare and mitigate these.

Become your own boss and help the UK reach its sustainability goals by starting a heat pump installation business.

Learn new business insights from our 2024/25 SUL ambassadors. We talk to George Greer from Project Harmless about this inspiring sustainable business.

Discover how to open a shop and start a retail store business with our handy guide – from market research and finding a location to sourcing funding.

Discover new business insights from our 2024/25 SUL ambassadors. Meet TJ Bouchada, owner of Moody Cow Nails, and get inspired by her entrepreneurial journey.

Learn how start-ups and smaller businesses can take advantage of National Insurance contributions relief when they employ UK veterans with our guide.

Start your own import-export business with the help of our handy guide. Learn about the benefits and the different types to the licences you need.

Don’t get stuck with surplus stock. Here’s how to shift unwanted inventory and boost your cash flow, plus tips for avoiding surplus stock in the future.

A car wash business could be a satisfying enterprise for budding entrepreneurs. Read our guide to find out how to start one.

A Start Up Loan and Angel investment are common ways UK entrepreneurs secure finance for their Start-Ups, learn about the characteristics of each with our guide.

Find out how to become an electrician and start a self-employed business with our handy guide.

Find out how to become a plumber and start a self-employed business with our handy guide, including possible routes into plumbing.

Read our expert guide on how to make passive income, what passive income is, how it can benefit you, and ideas for how to generate it.

Learn how to mitigate the increase in employer National Insurance contributions from April 2025 with smart strategies for start-ups.

What are the key changes from the Autumn 2024 Budget and what do they mean for your start-up? Find out how the Labour budget could affect real businesses.

Any start-up could face cash flow problems. Discover what these issues usually are, how they happen, and learn strategies to prevent them.

Discover tailored support and expert guidance for your smaller business growth journey with our comprehensive guide to essential resources and networks.