Getting Started
Getting StartedGot a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
Business ideas
Start-up guides
Strategy
Sustainability
Business support
Insurance
All Planning »
Website builders
Hosting & domains
Ecommerce
All Websites »
Marketing tips
Marketing tools
All Marketing »
Finance
FinanceCovering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding and accounting, we hope this section will give you the help to raise, manage and improve your finances.
Small business grants
Business loans
Investors
Invoice finance
The Startup Series
All Funding »
Banking
Taking & processing payment
Accounting
Tax
All Cashflow »
Technology
TechnologyProduct news, reviews and guides to help every business select the right mix of hardware and software. From online security to fleet maintenance, we can help you stay productive and save money.
Phone systems
Mobiles
Broadband
Web conferencing
All Communication »
Project management software
Point of sale equipment
Computers & IT security
Photocopiers & printers
Franking machines
All Software & Hardware »
Vehicle tracking
Fuel cards
Dash cams
All Vehicles »
Workplace & Staff
Workplace & StaffRecruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
Rates & regulations
Office space
Commercial buildings
Waste management
Security
Energy
All Premises »
Recruiting
Employment law
People management
Payroll
Pensions
All Hiring & Managing »
Stories
StoriesFrom entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
News
Analysis
Opinion
Dragons’ Den
All Reports »
Startups 100
Success stories
Just started
All Profiles »

Websites

Setting up a website is a key step in starting a new business and in today's world, an effective web presence is a vital marketing tool. Here we cover everything from what type of website you need to commissioning, designing and building a website, ecommerce websites and analysing web performance.

Ecommerce
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- WooCommerce vs Shopify: which is better for small business ecommerce? November 4, 2021 | 8 min read
- Shopify vs Squarespace: which is better for small businesses selling online? November 25, 2021 | 10 min read
- The shop-com boom: Which ecommerce marketplace is the best for small businesses? September 8, 2021 | 7 min read
- BigCommerce pricing 2021: what will it cost to build your online store with BigCommerce? November 19, 2021 | 6 min read
Hosting & Domain
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- Best WordPress hosting for small businesses 2021 October 8, 2021 | 10 min read
- Best Shared Hosting Providers 2021: A Guide for Small Businesses November 25, 2021 | 7 min read
- The cost of website hosting for small businesses in 2021 November 26, 2021 | 8 min read
- Green web hosting: The best providers for small businesses in 2021 October 25, 2021 | 13 min read
Creating a website
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- How to create a business website November 25, 2021 | 12 min read
- How to make a photography portfolio November 23, 2021 | 7 min read
- How to make an online portfolio 2021 October 8, 2021 | 8 min read
- Moving your business online during the Covid-19 outbreak November 2, 2021 | 6 min read
Builders
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- Squarespace pricing 2021: What will it cost to build my business website with Squarespace? November 26, 2021 | 7 min read
- Wix Pricing 2021: Find a Wix pricing plan for your business November 25, 2021 | 8 min read
- Wix website builder review November 25, 2021 | 9 min read
- 5 best free website builders for small businesses October 8, 2021 | 5 min read

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