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How to use AI to help start a business
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How to use AI to help start a business Starting a business has become easier, thanks to technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Once the domain of tech giants and large corporations, a wide range of affordable AI tools are available to aspiring start-up owners. From generating ideas to […]
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How interest rates for business loans could affect your start-up business
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How interest rates for business loans could affect your start-up business When starting or growing a business, borrowing money is often part of the journey. But the cost of that borrowed money – the interest rate – could significantly impact your business’s profitability and cash flow. Think of […]
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£20m in Start Up Loans helps Northern Ireland business owners on the road to success
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£20m in Start Up Loans helps Northern Ireland business owners on the road to success Press release 29 July 2025 From kids’ soft play centres to luxury golfing escapes and mobile gaming firms to artisan pie shops, the British Business Bank has been playing a central role in helping turn Northern […]
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Only a third of small business leaders have a basic understanding of AI
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Only a third of small business leaders have a basic understanding of AI Press release 17 July 2025 A gap is also opening between mid-sized business and smaller businesses 60% of medium-sized enterprises use AI tools but this drops to 36% using the technology in micro businesses Medium sized […]
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What do I need to apply for a Start Up Loan?
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What do I need to apply for a Start Up Loan? A Start Up Loan is a government-backed personal loan available for anyone looking to start or grow a business in the UK. Along with funding, successful applicants get 12 months of free business mentoring and exclusive business offers to help their […]
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How to start a clothing business
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How to start a clothing business If you have an eye for style and have been considering the idea of becoming your own boss, why not combine the two and start your own clothing business? Take advantage of your creative skills to launch a successful clothing line supplying fashion and clothes to a […]
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How to become a plasterer - starting a plastering business
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How to become a plasterer - starting a plastering business The UK is facing a shortage of skilled trade and construction workers. The UK Trade Skills Index 2024 estimates that 1.3 million new skilled workers and 350,000 apprentices will be needed over the next decade to meet government housing […]
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Incentives and support for small businesses hiring staff
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Incentives and support for small businesses hiring staff Bringing new people into your business is exciting, and each new team member can add skills that could help your business grow. However, hiring staff can be tricky, and it can take time to find people with the right skills who will fit in […]
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£4m delivered to ex-military entrepreneurs via Start Up Loans and X-Forces Enterprise over last year
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£4m delivered to ex-military entrepreneurs via Start Up Loans and X-Forces Enterprise over last year Press release 25 June 2025 Over 3,390 military entrepreneurs have received a Start Up Loan since 2013 New special edition Veteran’s guide published to support Armed Forces personnel transitioning […]
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What makes a business successful? Defining success as an entrepreneur
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What makes a business successful? Defining success as an entrepreneur Success in business means more than just making money – and every business owner has their own idea of what success looks like. While profits matter, many entrepreneurs today measure their success in other ways that match what […]