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Business ideas

Need some start-up ideas? From summer business ideas such as car washing or pet sitting to year-round best business ideas, get inspiration from the options below.

Below is a list of 100s of business ideas to start – whether you’re looking for home business ideas or part time business ideas.

Don’t forget to also take a look at the trends we’ve identified as particularly good business opportunities to start this year!

  • inclusive children's products
    Business ideas for 2019: Inclusive children’s products
  • plant based foods
    Business ideas for 2019: Plant-based foods
  • luxury pet care
    Business ideas for 2019: Luxury pet care

Key topics

  • 01 | Low cost business ideas
  • 02 | Part time business ideas
  • 03 | Home business ideas
  • 04 | Retail business ideas
  • 05 | Service business ideas
  • 06 | Business inspiration

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Business ideas for 2017: Hygge

The Danish wellbeing concept is becoming the buzzword among Brits, opening doors for start-ups to jump on the hype - Scandi style...…

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Business ideas for 2018: Muslim lifestyle economy

With the worldwide Muslim consumer lifestyle market and halal economy set to reach $3.7 trillion by 2019, there’s heaps of potential for the Islamic market…

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Business ideas for 2018: IoT security

The Internet of Things is here, but as connected cars, kettles and more are hacking targets, 2018 will see consumers keen to safeguard their devices...…

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Business ideas for 2018: Lagom

Move over hygge! Lagom, the Swedish ethos of finding balance through moderation, is the latest Scandi buzzword to take the UK by storm…

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Business ideas for 2018: Algae

One of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet – blue algae (or spirulina) is the superfood ingredient you’ll hear everyone talking about in 2018...…

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Business ideas for 2018: Late-night food

With consumers eating patterns shifting significantly, and a growing trend for a fourth meal set to take off in 2018, cash in with an alternative food offering…

Business ideas 2018 premium mixers

Business ideas for 2018: Premium mixers

With corporate giants in the soft drink space shrinking bottles and raising prices, 2018 is the perfect year to launch your own premium mixer brand…

Business ideas 2018 90s nostalgia

Business ideas for 2018: 90s nostalgia

Sporty tracksuits, glitter cheeks, and the return of the scrunchie – the 90s are back, and Definitely Maybe better than ever...…

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Business ideas for 2021: Localisation

Remote working and travel restrictions have been responsible for a boom in shopping local – and reports suggest this changed consumer behaviour is here to stay…

The Flexi-office

Business ideas 2021: The Flexi-office

An area that has seen a rapid increase in interest over the last few years, and only been propelled forward by the coronavirus pandemic…

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Business Ideas 2021: On-demand Health and Wellness

From press play workouts to all the nutrition you need in one little pouch – the on-demand health and wellness services you could provide in 2021…

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Business ideas for 2021: Virtual influencers

Brands pay them millions to #advertise products to their adoring followers, but they’re entirely digital – could you get in on the virtual influencer trend in 2021?…

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Business ideas 2021: E-bikes and e-scooters

Rock down to electric bike avenue. The popularity of e-vehicles is on the up, so why not get involved?…

The feeling economy

Business ideas for 2021: The feeling economy

As artificial intelligence assumes an ever greater share of cognitive tasks in the workplace, uniquely human traits have never been more valuable…

Online learning business idea 2021

Business Ideas for 2021: Online Learning

School's out for online learning – how can you take advantage of the online learning space?…

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