Be your own boss. Why 2018 is the year you should start a business
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Has launching a business in the UK food and drink sector got harder?
Worth Capital’s Matthew Cushen explains why the food and beverage sector has become increasingly challenging – and how you can crack it……
How to run a carbon neutral business
Your small business can make a big carbon-cutting impact! The 6 steps to running a carbon neutral business and why it’s the must-make business move of 2019 – all explained here…
Brexit survival guide for start-ups and small businesses
What on earth is happening? When is it happening? What will be the Brexit impact on business? God knows. But it pays to be ready...…
How to pitch to investors – beyond the pitch deck…
Investors will always want to hear about market insight and financial projections, but don't forget to adapt the pitch to the audience, argues Worth Capital's Matthew Cushen…
Why we became the world’s first software company with a 50/50 shareholder gender balance
"Businesses with diversity at their core perform better", explains EnterpriseAlumni co-founder James Sinclair…
Funding growth
The focus of The Start-Up Series has been on the earliest stage businesses – ready for their first or very early equity funding. The type of funding supported…
The top 10 European cities for start-ups to launch in after Brexit
Measuring factors such as corporation tax, exporting costs, the number of coworking spaces and the price of a cup of coffee, we list the European cities likely to fuel your start-up growth…
How to get valuable small business advice
Having too many ‘advisors’ risks slowing decision making and receiving conflicting information. Find advisors who are well qualified - not just available…
It’s time for small businesses to get serious about Brexit
Worth Capital’s Matt Cushen urges you to start thinking seriously about how Brexit will impact your small business. The clock is ticking...…
Reality Bites: Start-up businesses aren’t built on Instagram
After her departure on Wednesday 28th's episode, Apprentice contestant Jackie Fast talks social media - and why chasing likes and follows isn't the be-all-and-end-all in marketing…
Reality Bites: Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
After another gruelling week on The Apprentice, female entrepreneur Jackie Fast shares the importance of getting out of your comfort zone when running a start-up...…
Reality Bites: Don’t expect setbacks, but expect to deal with them
Startups' very own Young Gun and The Apprentice star Jackie Fast gives an insight into the tough BBC reality show - and the key lessons she learned when it comes to coping with failure…
Entrepreneurs: Your business is doing well, but what about your own mental health and wellbeing?
Entrepreneurs are more likely to experience mental illness than the general population. Don’t sacrifice too much of your self for your business…
Meet the founders behind CircleLoop; the challenger in the business telecoms sector
The cloud-based business phone software company on track to become a leader in the UK's small business telephony space…
How to build a successful business team
Once you’ve raised business funding, the pressure is on to fill key roles in a company. Here are the main considerations for team building…
Small businesses and flexibility: The rise of the remote worker
Damian Hanson, co-founder of CircleLoop, explains how cloud technology is enabling small businesses to be more adaptive and attract more talent...…
UK’s most outstanding young entrepreneurs have built million pound business empires
The annual Young Guns list has been announced, showcasing the country's top young founders aged 35 and under who've made or raised millions for their businesses…
Made redundant? Struggling with unemployment? Starting a business could be the answer
According to AXA, a third of UK start-ups were born from redundancy or unemployment. Get inspired to be your own boss by the people who turned career misfortune into start-up success…
How winners of The Start-Up Series have impressed us
Worth Capital aims to pick one business every month to receive investment from the UK’s largest ever seed funding competition – The Start-Up Series. Co-founder Matthew Cushen outlines what he looks for in entrants and how you can apply…