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Enjoying a hobby and running a business are two very different things! Learn what skills you'll need to make your passion your business.

Looking to start a business after the COVID-19 pandemic? Get some inspiration for types of business you could set up and run straight out of coronavirus lockdown.

Creating a start-up business from the kitchen table can be a recipe for success. Read our expert tips on how to set up and operate a business from home.

Looking to launch a start-up but not sure how much money you need? Read our guide on how much it really costs to start a business in the UK.

Setting the price of your products or services is challenging. Read our expert guide on how to set pricing for your start-up business.

Bring expertise into your start-up with our guide to outsourcing and how it works. Cut costs and grow your business the smart way.

There are many challenges of starting a business. This guide outlines how to deal with 10 of the most common startup challenges.

Starting a business involves many considerations. Learn the importance of knowing your obligations around business tax, insurance and the law.

A scalable business increases profits but also lowers costs. It's about delivering more for less. Learn 8 ways to scale your own business.

Learn more about how to analyse your skills, find ways to build on them, and use your transferable skills to get your new business going.

Before spending money on launching a business, test your idea to ensure it will work and to spot issues before they become expensive problems.

What can your business do if it wants to attract new customers but lacks the budget to dedicate to marketing and promotion? Find out here.

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.

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.

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.

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.