How to store customer information
Successful businesses understand that knowing your customer is vital to growth. Knowing how to store customer information and how to best use it is...
How to sell products from home successfully
Your kitchen table may not seem like the most glamorous of places to start a business, but many start ups have blossomed into success stories from...
Workload management – how to prioritise workload
It’s not about how hard you work, it’s about how productive you are – and that means being selective about what you focus on. Workload management...
Can I get a business loan with bad credit?
A poor credit rating can affect your ability to get a business loan from mainstream lenders such as banks. There are alternative ways to secure a...
How to become a driving instructor
Driving is an important life skill that gives many people a sense of freedom and, importantly, the opportunity to do the job they want. That means,...
Eight part time business ideas
Many of us dream of working part time and devoting less of our life to working, and more towards hobbies or spending time with family and friends....
How to Start a Catering Business
Turning your love of cooking into a viable business can be a great way of unleashing your culinary skills, while also making money from providing...
A guide to business banking
Getting the right bank account for your new business is critical – but there are so many different offers and packages available that it can be...
How to start a photography business
So you’ve been studying photography and know enough to take some pictures of high quality and good composition. You’re keen to get started and set...
How to start a hair stylist business
Many hairdressers realise quite early in their career that owning their own business might be better than working for someone else. Don’t think of...
How to run a courier business
Most courier companies are set up by former couriers, for the simple reason that they know how the industry works. It’s a competitive industry,...
How to start a cleaning business
How many times have you walked into your place of work on a Monday morning and heard someone exclaim: ‘Wow, the cleaners didn’t do a very good job!”...
A day in the life… running a tech start-up
by Perry Coppen and Brett Creed, co-founders of CrunchPoster CrunchPoster is shaping the online recruitment market by giving recruiters the tools to...
A day in the life… leading a family-run outdoor adventure firm
by Chris Evans, founder of Waterfall Ways Waterfalls Ways was borne out of the idea of offering people fun-packed outdoor activities in the heart of...
A day in the life…running a health-conscious jams and spreads business
By Kevin Bath, founder of JimJams It’s often said that great business ideas solve a problem. I completely stand by this. My wife and I came up with...
A Matter of Life and Debt – Start Up Loans on the BBC
A new BBC series, A Matter of Life and Debt, takes a look at the lives of people and their businesses, which have been transformed through...
Registering your company name
What’s in a name? For most companies a good or memorable name can be absolutely vital to success, and getting one registered is one of the first...
Dragons’ Den success stories
Need some start up inspiration? These Dragons’ Den success stories show how to make a start up business a success with a little funding and a...
5 Ways to Spend Your Start Up Loan
If you’re considering setting up your own business, one of the most important parts of your business plan is how you will fund what you want to do....
How to write a business plan
A robust business plan is crucial to the success of your new business. A well-written business plan is important when you’re about to start a...
The Best Start Up Businesses of 2016
2016 has seen a wide range of innovative and inspirational start ups launching, supported by funding and mentoring from the Start Up Loans Company....
