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With the number of coronavirus cases climbing, the government is set to extend the deadline for its four business loan schemes. Find out which schemes are affected here.…

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Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and a few of this year’s Startups 100 contingent have responded to the coronavirus crisis by going the extra mile…

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In a bid to kickstart the UK economy, the government is considering changes to Sunday trading laws. We examine what is being proposed, and the potential impact on smaller retailers.…

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Small businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors can receive up to £25,000 in government funding. Is your business eligible?…

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Get the lowdown on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme here, which has now been extended until 31 October…

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Discover what it means to be a business in Britain in 2020 with this collection of small business statistics, featuring an exploration of sectors as well as finance…

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A new generation is embracing rum, here’s why you should get involved in 2020.…

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Watch enthusiasts Victor Bolu and Kola IIori founded WatchNerd, a comparison site, to help other collectors find their favourite timepieces!…

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Step aside soggy paper straws, there's a new sustainable drinking accessory in town! Enter VASO – the glass straw startup hoping to save the planet, one sip at a time.…

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Bringing the beats of the past to the listeners of today, read the exclusive Q&A here…

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Revolutionising the way we take our tipple, Nice is the first wine-in-a-can UK-based business, making that post-work pinot more convenient than ever!…

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No matter how small your operation, a website is essential for any modern business. But how much should you budget for your business website costs?…

  Name of founder: Rodrigo Bautista Location: London Date Launched: 22nd July 2019 Number of employees: 5 Age of founder: 29 Website: ticketpass.org Instagram: @ticketpasshq Which university, if any, did you attend? Anahuac University (Mexico City),…

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  Names: Chaymae Samir and Morgan Hellen Location: London Date Launched: Jul 2019 Number of employees: 2 Age of founders: 25 and 26 Website: rowith.com Instagram: @rowithapp The startup are row, row rowing their business gently…

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Names: Daniel Auner and Karina Gentgen Company Name: Mia & Ben Location: Berlin based, UK first country for launch Date Launched: July 2019 Number of employees: 12 Ages: 36 (Daniel), 31…

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Tracking your vans using GPS can make them more efficient - and cheaper to run. Discover how a van tracker could benefit you, and compare quotes from top suppliers.…

Whether it’s to complete the necessary paperwork, or to gain a better understanding of your business operations, learn more about types of commercial waste…

The Tory leadership challenge is heating up, and we’re barely a week away from our next prime minister. But which candidate offers more for small businesses?…

Name: Jonny Gould Location: Leeds Date Launched: 8 July 2019 Number of employees: 13 Age of founder: 44 Website: www.itchpet.com Instagram: itchpet Which university, if any, did you attend? University of Manchester   Fed up with the…

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Fancy cutting costs, boosting staff morale and lessening your impact on the environment in one go? We’ve collated all you need to know about recycling your business waste...…

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Name: Philipp Staudacher Company Name: Lucky & Prince Location: Greater London, UK Date Launched: 01/04/2019 Number of employees: 2 Age: 40 Website: luckyandprince.com Instagram: @luckyandprince.com_uk Which university did you attend? Syracuse University A new business taking traditional…

Whether your startup already operates overseas or you’re thinking about expanding internationally, understanding cultural differences in business will set you up for global success…

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Vitamins with a personal twist: Vitl deliver the A's B's and C's right to your door with just the right amount of exactly what you need to stay fit and healthy…

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The health tech market is a veritable goldmine of startup successes. Read on to find out the ways in which these companies are revolutionising the market.…

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Names: Christina Farrugia, Paul Micallef Company Name: LOR Location: London Date Launched: 15/05/2019 Number of employees: 2 Age: 33 Website: lorlondon.com Instagram: @lorlondon_eco Which university did you attend? University of Malta & University of Bath (Christina);…

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Name: George Panton Company Name: Framd Location: London Date Launched: 02/04/2019 Number of employees: 2 Age: 33 Website:www.getframd.com Instagram: @getframd Which university did you attend? UWE Bristol University Would you 'swipe right' for Van Gogh? How…

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Names: Nicholas Agwuncha, Ashley Agwuncha, Eve Obasuyi Company Name: Money Medics Location: London Date Launched: 01/01/18 Linktree: linktr.ee/moneymedics Instagram: @moneymedics Which university did you attend?University of Essex and University of Kent respectively The millennial…

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Name: Robert Gorton Company Name: CrowdMnA Location: London Date Launched: 02/10/18 Website: crowdmna.com Robert Gorton, a businessman dedicated to the UK tech sector, shares how his startup is positively contributing towards the digital…

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Names: Giovanni Basile-Garcia, Lukas Ondrej, Pietro Calzini Company Name: TI&SHRT Location: Greater London UK Date Launched: 15/10/2018 Age: 25 Number of employees: 5 Website: tishrt.com Which university did you attend? King's College London   Students turned aspiring…

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Name: Tom Chapman Company Name: Control Climbing Location: South East, UK Date Launched: 10/09/18 Age: 26 Number of employees: 1 Website: www.controlclimbing.com Instagram: @controlclimbing Creating comfortable, stylish and practical climb-wear that's both…

The internet is essential to any successful business. Here’s all you need to know about Voom Fibre, Virgin media’s business broadband here and get a deal today…

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Name: Benjamin Milsom Company Name: Homewards Location: London Date Launched: 30/01/2019 Website: http://homewards.io Twitter: @HomewardsHQ Which university did you attend? Cardiff University Combining the two big trends of the millennial age, finteh and proptech, Homewards…

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Worth Capital’s Matthew Cushen explains why the food and beverage sector has become increasingly challenging – and how you can crack it……

If you’re a small business owner looking to use social media as part of your marketing strategy, our guide will tell you everything you need to know…

Small business digital marketing got you in a tangle? We introduce the six steps to business marketing success, plus marketing ideas, strategies and methods.…

Name: Davinia Tomlinson Company Name: rainchq Location: London Date Launched: 05/11/2018 Website: www.rainchq.com Twitter: @rainchq Instagram: @rainchq Which university did you attend? Aston University and Cass Business School   'On a mission to promote greater financial…

If your small business needs to provide a pension for its employees, check out our guide to the best workplace pension providers here…

What is email CRM, who are the best providers, and how can you use it to drive more engaging, effective, and energetic email marketing campaigns?…

Whether your business is already contributing to a pension scheme, or you think it may need to, learn more about auto enrolment here…

Looking for a breakdown of the costs associated with CRM? We reveal the hidden costs of CRM implementation, licensing, and development…

Are you a female that runs your own company, or wants to? Looking for advice on how to navigate the UK start-up sector as a woman in business? Read our article to learn more…

Your small business can make a big carbon-cutting impact! The 6 steps to running a carbon neutral business and why it’s the must-make business move of 2019 – all explained here…

If you run your own company and are looking to set up a workplace pension for your small business, read our guide here…

As well as traditional duties like recruitment and training, HR teams are increasingly responsible for company culture and strategy. Learn more about this essential element of organisations…

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