Starting Up

Launch your entrepreneurial journey with essential insights.

Explore our articles on starting up a business—guidance, tips, and success stories to fuel your venture.

Preparing to start a business

Take your first steps towards owning a business with our guidance articles.

6 traits of successful start-up business owners

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.

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Business launch checklist

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

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What type of start-up would suit you?

Looking to launch your own business but not sure what to start? Read our guide to the type of start-up that best suits your personality.

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How to evaluate a business idea

Ready to launch your new business? Get started with our ten-step guide on how to evaluate a business idea and discover if it will succeed.

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What to consider before going self-employed

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.

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Do you have the skills to launch a business?

Do you have what it takes to launch a start-up? Identify your skills gaps and how to develop the skills you need for success.

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How to pitch a business idea

Developing your skill at pitching a business idea is vital to attracting investment into your start up business.

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Different types of start-ups

Learn about the different types of start-up businesses operating in the uk

The essential guide to becoming a sole trader

As a new business owner you’ll be a sole trader. This means you, as the head of your company, are liable for the successes and failings of your business.

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How to launch a social enterprise

A social enterprise is a business that seeks to do good and fix social problems. Here's our guide to starting a social enterprise.

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A guide to start up business structure

Clive Lewis, Head of Enterprise at ICAEW, provides an outline of business structures available and what it means for income tax returns.

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How to run a successful franchise

Become a top performing business franchise owner with our top tips for ensuring your franchise is a sure-fire success.

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A guide to partnership business structures

Going into business with a partner is a great way to start running a company, but it’s vital that you set up your partnership properly. Follow our guide to choosing the right business partnership structure.

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