Starting Got a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
Planning
Setting Up
Funding Covering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding, we hope this section will give you the help to raise the funds you need.
Loans & Grants
Investment
Running Here’s where to find what it takes to run a business, from taking payments to finding the right payroll software.
Taking Payments
Finance
Communication
Workspace
Growing Ready to start expanding your business and reaching a wider audience? You’re in the right place.
Hiring & Managing
Customers
Marketing
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- TikTok
- Facebook
- All Marketing
Strategy
News From entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
Latest
Startups 100
Startups 100
Startups 100
Toolkit

Start-up guides

How to open a shop and start a retail business

23rd September, 2026 26 min read

Top