Getting Started
Getting StartedGot a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
How to Start a Business
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Business Ideas
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Strategy
Sustainability
Business support
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Ecommerce & online stores
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Finance
FinanceCovering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding and accounting, we hope this section will give you the help to raise, manage and improve your finances.
Small business grants
Business loans
Investors
Angel investment
Venture capital
Seed & Pre-Seed
Series Funding
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Taking & processing payment
Accounting
Tax
Invoice finance
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Technology
TechnologyProduct news, reviews and guides to help every business select the right mix of hardware and software. From online security to fleet maintenance, we can help you stay productive and save money.
Phone systems
Mobiles
Video Conferencing
Vehicle tracking
Fuel cards
Dash cams
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People & Premises
People & PremisesRecruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
Energy Bills
Rates & regulations
Office space
Waste management
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Payroll & HR
Recruiting
Project management
People management
Employment law
Leadership Styles
Company Values
Organisational Culture
Pensions
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News
NewsFrom entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
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Service business ideas

Need a list of service business ideas? Here are several business ideas you can start today, whether home services or business services (b2b business ideas). Have a browse and work through our step-by-step guides providing specific advice for starting a service business. See all our how to start guides for popular business ideas

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