Business ideas you won’t want to miss in 2018
Generation rent, inclusive beauty, teenaiders, boxing and more. Read our roundup of the 14 hottest start-up sectors for this year and get inspired...…
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!
10 cheap business ideas to start for under £5,000
If you’re looking for cheap business ideas with bags of potential, take a look at these...…
5 low-cost start-up ideas to launch on a budget
We offer some inspiration for starting a business on a shoestring…
24 business ideas to consider for your start-up
Thinking of going it alone over the next year? Let Startups.co.uk point you in the right direction…
10 great start-up business ideas to launch in weeks
What businesses can you get off the ground fast without having to spend lots to set up? John Fagan, head of RBS branch business, picks 10 of the best…
5 easy business ideas for students
Startups.co.uk looks at the top business opportunities for budding student entrepreneurs...…
Low-risk ways to start a business for under £30,000
A franchise gives you the benefits of starting a business with fewer risks involved. We’ve rounded up a cross-sector of ‘safe’ UK franchise opportunities…
How to start a market stall
Setting up a market stall can be a great way to start a business: Here's our Startups guide on how to become a market trader…
What business to start in 2018
From extensive research, interviews and a sprinkling of intuition, Startups.co.uk reveals the 14 business ideas to launch this year…
From cobots to automated food: 7 new technology trends for 2018
Startups presents the gamechanging trends small businesses should be capitalising on, from a rise in blockchain adoption to a 'cobot revolution'...…
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...…
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…
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...…
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…
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...…
Business ideas for 2018: ‘Generation rent’ solutions
With renting cheaper than buying in half of all UK cities, the ever-growing rental market is ripe for disruption in 2018…
How to start a mobile beautician business
Whether your passion is beautifying hair, nails or skin, learn how to become a mobile beauty therapist and bring your services to the public with this guide…
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 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 for 2018: 90s nostalgia
Sporty tracksuits, glitter cheeks, and the return of the scrunchie – the 90s are back, and Definitely Maybe better than ever...…