Break up with your boss! Why you should start a franchise business
Franchising has become one of the safest and most viable methods of operating a business. Express Business Group explains why...…
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TaxAssist franchisee celebrates 14 successful years of serving small businesses
With entrepreneur Nigel Lomax’s TaxAssist business supporting nearly 650 clients with a growing team, you could find success through franchising too...…
Start-ups have another chance to win free co-working space for a year thanks to TOG
The workspace provider has launched round two of its TOG 100 competition, with the next set of winners to be housed at White Collar Factory…
What makes an award-winning franchise?
Recently voted the UK’s number one franchise, Bluebird Care reveals what it takes to succeed in franchising and stand out in an industry worth £15bn…
This is how small businesses will vote in the general election 2017
Less than 24 hours before the election, a new poll by Startups.co.uk reveals the political parties with the most support from UK start-ups and small businesses. View the results……
Vroom VOOM! Richard Branson’s £1m start-up pitching competition returns
Virgin Media Business' VOOM 2017 is back and is touring the UK, giving new businesses the chance to win £5,000 and receive advice from the Virgin mogul…
Entrepreneurs’ Organization: Live stream
Live from Frankfurt, the Entrepreneurs' Organization discuss how entrepreneurs can succeed despite economic and political uncertainty…
WeWork offers £1.5m funding to UK start-ups through its Creator Awards
The global workspace provider is offering UK entrepreneurs the chance to win investment of up to £360,000 and desk space as part of a £16m global funding pot to help small businesses……
Start-up your life: Baby Spice Emma Bunton launches nappy and skincare brand
Kit & Kin offers a range of “premium performance bio-degradable nappies and certified natural skincare” for mothers and babies…
These are the most lucrative industries to start a business in
BEIS has revealed the highest, and lowest, revenues generated by the UK's largest enterprises across business sectors in 2015. Here are the results...…
Cauli Rice campaign becomes 50th round to top £1m on Crowdcube
The cauliflower-based rice alternative secured just over £1.4m from 974 backers in its landmark fourth crowdfunding round…
Entries now open for Startups 100 2017
The index of the UK's most inspiring new businesses is back - Do you have what it takes to be part of the Startups 100?…
9% of freelancers worked for free in 2016
New research highlights "serious problem" of UK freelancers working for free in order to gain exposure and experience...…
34% of small businesses still suffer because of late payments
17% of respondents claim that late payments seriously impact their ability to trade, while 60% spend one day a month chasing overdue invoices…
Hotels.com & Expedia Affiliate Network launch accelerator for travel tech start-ups
Hotel Jumpstart will see selected start-ups take part in a six-month programme where they'll be provided with workspace and expert mentoring…