10 business books you MUST read in 2018
With our #BeYourOwnBoss2018 campaign in full swing, we've compiled a roundup of entrepreneur-recommended business books that could inspire you…
Business inspiration
Looking for inspiration to start your own business this year? These articles provide the best business ideas and advice, to help give you an insight into the most successful and viable businesses in the UK today.
The UK’s most exciting start-ups inspired by founders’ travels
The fantastic stories behind the best British businesses inspired by their founders’ trips overseas. Could your holiday inspire the Next Big Thing?…
Inspired by travel #15: Spotahome
How living in China and later working across Lisbon and London inspired Alejandro Artacho to simplify property rental for the online, digital age...…
Inspiring female-founded businesses of 2017: Boa Vida
Supplier of premium acai purees, sourced responsibly from the Brazilian Amazon…
Great product ideas (and the start-ups behind them)
Startups uncovers emerging product businesses in the UK. From business inspiration to advice, this is what it takes to run a successful product start-up…
Product idea #16: Tropic Skincare
Backed by Lord Sugar, this natural skincare brand has won over the beauty industry with a wealth of fans and accolades, including a Startups Awards win…
The challenger brand fighting the war on sugar: Meet Ugly Drinks
Hugh Thomas is shaking up the industry with his no-sugar, no-calorie fizzy drinks range. So, what inspired him to take on the likes of Coca Cola?…
Why start-up chaos is good but has to be conquered fast to grow big
It’s easy to get addicted to the chaotic life of a start-up but, as these award-winning entrepreneurs attest, business success demands greater control……
The story behind a £10m global tech start-up
Chris Sheldrick co-founded what3words in 2013. Find out how his business works and how it has won over investors and the automotive industry…
How we started a multi-million pound company with nothing but a fax machine
From re-mortgaging their houses to pitching on Dragons' Den, here's how Oly and Toby Richmond turned a love of cars into a national servicing enterprise...…
One minute with… Savsé founder Guka Tavberidze
Inspired by family recipes, smoothie brand Savsé has achieved multi-million-pound revenues. We talk business with its founder in this quickfire Q&A…
One minute with…Dalston Cola Co’s founder Duncan O’Brien
From hand-making sodas in his kitchen to running a brewery with thousands of sales, read our 60 second interview with the chef-turned-entrepreneur…
Immigrant entrepreneurs behind fantastic UK businesses
Many successful UK start-up founders weren’t born here. Startups’ takes a closer look at inspiring immigrants helping the UK economy to thrive……
Five trailblazing young eco-entrepreneurs to watch in 2017
A new wave of young entrepreneurs are breaking ground in sustainability. We look at five founders whose businesses are making the world a greener place…
How I started an online TV channel without funding or equipment
Rudolf Brenyah was unemployed when he decided to start up Unashamed TV. A year on, he shares how The Prince's Trust and his own network helped him to build a successful broadcasting business…
Successful entrepreneurs who risked everything to start a business
Remortgaging their homes, quitting university, and spending their life savings: Read on to get inspired by these start-up stories from UK entrepreneurs…
Inspiring women: Virginie Charles-Dear
The entrepreneur whose kid’s craft box business has raised over $4.6m from the BGF and the founders of Innocent Drinks……
101 British tech start-up ideas that caught our eye
They say the best way to predict the future is to invent it. Find out more about the latest up and coming British tech ideas and get inspired……
Low risk ways to start a business: Care services
If you’re passionate about helping others then starting a care franchise could be the perfect business opportunity for you……
How I combined profit with purpose to create a thriving social enterprise
It's not easy to start a business to drive social change. Lauren Roffey, founder of Baked: Cake with a cause, shares tips for budding social entrepreneurs…