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Analysis
Analysis
Starting a small business can be both challenging and rewarding – find out the reasons why so many people start new businesses each year, what the perceived advantages of starting a business are, and why it may be the right time for you to become an entrepreneur yourself. This channel also provides insight into start-up trends and entrepreneur personality types.
Hospitality spotlight: driving growth through drive-thru
September 8, 2023 | 3 min read
Turbo-charged take-aways: the ongoing evolution of food delivery
August 31, 2023 | 4 min read
Robot waiters? The increasing impact of automation on hospitality
August 30, 2023 | 4 min read
Digital driving revolution in hospitality: what SMEs need to know
August 22, 2023 | 4 min read
Top 25 UK cities to start a business in 2022
December 18, 2022 | 14 min read
10 Best UK Cities for Work in 2022
December 18, 2022 | 7 min read
Your nearest market: Find markets near you
September 12, 2022 | 26 min read
What is a start-up?
June 22, 2022 | 6 min read
#19 Starting a business in Southampton
June 22, 2022 | 5 min read
#25 Starting a business in Norwich
June 22, 2022 | 6 min read
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