How to start an Etsy shop
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Business ideas
Need some start-up ideas? Below is a list of 100s of business ideas to start – whether you’re looking for home business ideas or part time business ideas.
For nearly a decade, Startups has been identifying the trends that could make particularly good business opportunities to start this year.
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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 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: 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: 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: Women’s health tech
From period-tracking apps to smart contraceptives, this fledgling market is already busting taboos around the world – and 2018 is the time to join it…
Business ideas for 2018: Boxing
Boxing is escaping its underground image and emerging as a trendy way to keep fit and healthy – should you step into the ring in 2018?…
Business ideas for 2018: Care home developer
Want to become a property developer? In 2018, the care home market offers property entrepreneurs the chance to combine profit with social purpose…
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: Alexa skills
If you’re a tech savvy developer with coding capability, 2018 could be the year you say: “Alexa… make me some money, please”…
Business ideas for 2018: Inclusive beauty
Fenty and Huda are among big-name brands championing inclusivity. 2018 marks the time for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs to embrace diversity…
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…
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: Teenaiders
Anxiety is growing amongst young people, fuelled by an unhealthy relationship with social media and it's up to brands to provide solutions...…
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...…
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…
6 e-commerce business ideas you can start up today
Mobile apps, dropshipping, consultancy; the online world offers a wealth of opportunities for e-commerce businesses that can be set up quickly and easily…
Drop shipping businesses: Why and how to start
Heard of the term ‘drop shipping’ but unsure what it is or how to dropship to create a successful, profitable UK retail business? Read Startups’ guide to drop shipping…
What business to start in 2017
Want to be your own boss? Startups.co.uk presents 17 briliant small business ideas to pursue this year. Budding entrepreneurs wanted...…
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...…