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Prepare to apply for a Start Up Loan with our essential Start Up Loans checklist. Access a personal loan of up to £25k and 12 months of free mentoring.

Turn your fashion dreams into reality with our guide on how to start a clothing business, including researching, manufacturing, and marketing ideas.

Find out how to become a plasterer and set up your own plastering business with our helpful guide.

Discover government incentives, tax breaks, and support schemes which could make hiring staff more affordable for your small business.

Discover what makes a business successful beyond profit. Learn how to define success as an entrepreneur and set goals that align with your personal values.

Our guide explains how to register as a sole trader, the pros and cons of this model, and what you can expect from setting up to everyday operations.

How can your start-up embrace the power of innovation – and what exactly does being innovative mean on a practical level for small businesses?

Starting a business with partners is a great way to run a company, but it's vital to set it up properly. Consider a partnership agreement for peace of mind.

Losing your job might be the opportunity you've been waiting for to start your own business. Discover top tips for starting a business after redundancy.

Read our guide to effective leadership, and move from being a solopreneur to an effective, engaging team leader for your business.

Win the deals your small business needs to grow and succeed with our guide to negotiating supplier contracts.

Discover how to successfully open and run a corner shop. Learn about market research, legal requirements, funding options, and marketing strategies.

Become your own boss and help the UK reach its sustainability goals by starting a heat pump installation business.

Learn new business insights from our 2024/25 SUL ambassadors. We talk to George Greer from Project Harmless about this inspiring sustainable business.

Discover how to open a shop and start a retail store business with our handy guide – from market research and finding a location to sourcing funding.

Don’t get stuck with surplus stock. Here’s how to shift unwanted inventory and boost your cash flow, plus tips for avoiding surplus stock in the future.

A car wash business could be a satisfying enterprise for budding entrepreneurs. Read our guide to find out how to start one.

A Start Up Loan and Angel investment are common ways UK entrepreneurs secure finance for their Start-Ups, learn about the characteristics of each with our guide.