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Starting a business is hugely challenging and demands a certain set of characteristics. To find out what it takes to be successful, read these insights from some current entrepreneurs.

From troubleshooting cash flow problems to spotting cost savings, business owners reveal accounting tips that help them stay profitable.

While COVID-19 has doomed many companies, it's created opportunities for new ventures too. Learn what's involved in starting a business during a pandemic.

Read why most successful businesses share the same traits and read practical tips on how you can give your own business the best possible chance of success.

Learn what it means to be self-employed, the different ways you can work for yourself, the pros and cons of doing so, and what it costs.

Find out what government financial support is available during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for people who are self-employed, and how to apply.

Learn some easy steps to take to increase your credit rating and make yourself more creditworthy.

Viral marketing is any piece of marketing material that engages your target market on a large scale and is shared widely.

Customer experience is the relationship your business has with its customers. It covers any aspect of your business that the customer experiences.

Whatever type of company you operate, Brexit is likely to have an impact on your business. Learn more about the effects of the UK's exit from the EU.

A place on the shelves of a supermarket can see sales soar, boost brand awareness and gain a place in the nation's weekly shopping baskets.

With businesses facing fines of up to €20m or 4% of worldwide turnover for a serious data breach, it pays to take steps to protect customer data.

Careful planning and research, along with taking care of business essentials can go a long way to boosting the chance of a successful launch.

Launching a successful online business has never been easier. There are hundreds of online business ideas that you can develop, equipped with little more than a computer, a broadband connection and time.

Starting a dog walking business has plenty of benefits. The average dog walker earns around £15 per hour in the UK – nearly twice the National Living Wage

Whether it’s an office, a workshop or warehouse space, you’ll need to consider whether renting or buying premises is best when starting up your business.

Thoughtful shop fitting can help customers find their way around your store, communicate your brand and increase customer sales.

Creating a healthy work environment is good for employees, it can also give your start-up business an enormous productivity boost.