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
See all
- Wix 50% discount deal offers savings for business sites January 18, 2022 | 4 min read
- The 5 best Shopify alternatives for small business online stores January 11, 2022 | 10 min read
- 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? January 10, 2022 | 10 min read
Hosting & Domain
See all
- Best WordPress hosting for small businesses 2022 January 17, 2022 | 11 min read
- Best Shared Hosting Providers 2022: A Guide for Small Businesses January 17, 2022 | 7 min read
- The cost of website hosting for small businesses in 2022 January 14, 2022 | 8 min read
- 6 best green hosting providers for small businesses in 2022 January 7, 2022 | 13 min read
Creating a website
See all
- Wix 50% discount deal offers savings for business sites January 18, 2022 | 4 min read
- How to create a business website January 14, 2022 | 12 min read
- How to make a photography portfolio November 23, 2021 | 7 min read
- How to make an online portfolio December 22, 2021 | 8 min read
Builders
See all
- Wix 50% discount deal offers savings for business sites January 18, 2022 | 4 min read
- GoDaddy launches new design app for small business users January 14, 2022 | 2 min read
- Zyro vs WordPress.com: Features and Pricing Comparison 2022 January 19, 2022 | 14 min read
- Wix vs Squarespace: which is better for building a small business website? January 12, 2022 | 12 min read

Back to Top