How to start a business
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Start-up guides
Got a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? For business guides covering every aspect of starting a business in your sector, this is the place to start. Whatever your new or proposed business venture, here you’ll find the small business advice and information you need to realise your small business idea and open your own company.
How to become a car trader
Learn how to make money from buying and selling cars…
How to open a shop
Do you dream of opening a shop of your own? This step-by-step guide to starting a retail business will help you get started...…
How to start a waste and recycling business
Looking to set up a waste and recycling sector? Check out our step-by-step business guide here...…
How to start a café or coffee shop
Thinking of turning your coffee shop business idea into a reality? Startups has the ultimate guide to brewing up a perfect business in the café sector…
How to start a travel agency
Thinking of getting into the lucrative travel business? Then check out how to make everyday a holiday with our travel agency guide...…
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…
How to start a vending machine franchise
Could this surprisingly varied opportunity be for you?…
How to start a parcel courier franchise
Running a parcel courier franchise might deliver the goods for you. Find out how to become a franchisee and grow your courier franchise here……
How to start a security company
From bodyguarding to CCTV, private security services are now more in demand than ever. Follow our step-by-step guide to starting a private security company...…
How to start a domestic cleaning franchise
Could you clean up with this £9bn market opportunity?…
How to start a care services franchise
For a business with personal as well as financial rewards, look no further.…
How to become a wedding planner
Are you organised and personable, with a love of special occasions? Discover how to marry your talents and passions with our guide to becoming a wedding planner…
How to start a freight business
The perfect opportunity for organised, client-focused entrepreneurs, read our detailed guide to starting a freight brokerage or freight forwarding business...…
How to start a call centre
If you're a hard worker with impeccable customer service skills, then setting up a call centre is a very accessible business opportunity - here's what you need to know about call center setup…
How to start a car rental or leasing company
Looking to start a car rental business? Or maybe you want to lease cars out? Whether you're interested in wedding car hire or business fleet leasing, our guide will help you get started...…
How to start an ecommerce business
Build an ecommerce empire from scratch, in just 10 simple steps…
How to start a takeaway business from home
How to turn your love of food into a takeaway business in the time of Covid-19…
How to become a taxi driver in the UK
Want to drive a cab for a living, but not sure how to navigate the process? We'll guide you through the ins and outs of becoming a taxi driver, and get you from A to B…
Recruitment costs
Get the lowdown on recruitment costs, including expert insight into how much you should pay a recruiter, the average cost per hire, and the cost of doing it yourself…