Cheap coworking spaces in London: The best desks for under £100 a month
Startups examines the coworking spaces in London that offer full-time membership for less than £100 per month…
Premises
Finding and equipping your office or premises is an essential part of your business journey whether you’re starting or growing. Are you working from a home office? Considering co working or a serviced office? Perhaps you’re looking into pop-up retail space, or how to get planning permission to convert a residential property into commercial premises. This section has everything you need to know.
Running a business from a rented property
Are you a tenant who wants to run a business from your rental home or council house? Our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to get started...…
15 best coworking spaces in Manchester
Whether you’re looking for an office space in Manchester that'll wow your clients or go easy on your purse strings, here’s your definitive list…
How to calculate your business rates
All you need to know about business rates payable, rateable value, multipliers, and whether your business is eligible for a COVID-19 business rates exemption…
Small business rates relief
Find out if your startup qualifies for tax breaks, and what COVID-19 means for your business rates…
How to set up your first office space
For any start-up, finding your own premises is a big step. Read these five considerations to help you find and kit out the perfect office……
7. What to consider when choosing office space for your business
What exactly do you need to consider when looking for the perfect premises?…
What is a virtual office?
Virtual offices are cheaper and more flexible than traditional office space and coworking facilities - and yet still provide some of the major benefits. Could a virtual office be right for your start-up?…
What to consider before signing a lease on commercial premises
Service charges, the length of a lease, and whether there's a rent-free period are factors to consider before you sign on the dotted line…
What leasing costs can I expect for business premises?
Rarely are two leases identical. There are, however, certain common factors in almost every lease. There will always be clauses relating to the rent and charges. Setting a rent The…
How to set up a pop-up shop in four simple steps…
Following the success of Startups and Sage's #startupspopup, we've created a guide on how you can reap the brand-boosting benefits of a pop-up shop…
What commercial classifications apply to business premises?
The property categories you need to be aware of when choosing premises…
The UK’s top 25 cities to start a business
Which city tops our annual ranking of the most enterprising cities outside of London? Find out where the top 25 places to start and grow a business are...…
Where is the best place in London to start a business?
From West London to Tech City, Startups brings you its updated guide for entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the capital……
How to choose the right coworking space for your business
Looking for the perfect coworking space for you? Our detailed step-by-step guide - and list of key questions to ask - will help you zero in on the best choices...…
What costs you’ll need to consider for commercial premises
Premises and services all-in-one sounds good, but can you afford it?…
Retail marketing: a guide to promoting your shop
Learn how to get ahead of the retail business crowd with these useful retail marketing tips…
Small Business gas suppliers and prices
Looking for the best gas supplier for your small business, or the cheapest prices out there? Read on to compare the five top small business gas providers that made our list…
Small business electricity suppliers and prices
Want to know which electricity supplier is best for your small business, and which may be able to offer the cheapest prices? Read on to compare our list of the best small business electricity providers…
Commercial waste management in London
If you’re a startup owner based in London, read our guide to help you find the best ways to manage your commercial waste, including providers, services and more…