Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

The Start Up Idea of the Year competition will give three budding entrepreneurs the chance to win grants of up to £10,000.

Thinking about starting a plant nursery? You'll need to be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers. You'll find all you need to know to start up and run your own business in our ...

One in five of the businesses polled (20%) say it takes them over nine hours to gather materials for their tax returns. In ...

Theft, vandalism and arson are the crimes most likely to affect your business. Appropriate security measures can help reduce the risks and the potential impact on your business. There is no single ...

Storm Eowyn looks set to cause disruption for UK SMEs this week, with strong and dangerous high winds as the Met Office ...

In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

The findings of the Uswitch report indicate that local authorities with a higher density of small businesses see lower unemployment benefit claims. In addition, ONS data reveals that many small ...

Your business plan outlines what your business does or will do and what you are trying to achieve. It explains what the market opportunity is, what makes your business special and how you will make it ...

Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets. A business strategy will help you look at the bigger ...

Independent labels have benefited from the resurgence in sales of vinyl records in recent years, although some cut costs by releasing only digital music. Our practical guide will help you start up and ...

There are many types of premises to buy, lease or licence from shops to warehouses. Discover how to find commercial premises for your business. The right premises can boost productivity, attract good ...