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Discover how to open a restaurant. Our in-depth guide covers everything from location, premises, equipment, payments, and staffing.

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.

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.

Discover new business insights from our 2024/25 SUL ambassadors. Meet TJ Bouchada, owner of Moody Cow Nails, and get inspired by her entrepreneurial journey.

Start your own import-export business with the help of our handy guide. Learn about the benefits and the different types to the licences you need.

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

Find out how to become an electrician and start a self-employed business with our handy guide.

Find out how to become a plumber and start a self-employed business with our handy guide, including possible routes into plumbing.

Want to launch your own start-up in 2025, but not sure what kind of business to choose? Get inspired with our guide to the best business to launch.

Read our handy guide on how to start a business without money. Discover the ways you can launch, market and run a start-up with no business savings.

Discover 10 ‘recession-proof’ business ideas to kickstart your entrepreneurship journey – from food vans and cleaning services to repair services.

Give your career a makeover and become your own boss with our comprehensive guide on how to start a beauty business.

Ever thought about how to start a gardening business? Discover the types of businesses you could consider and find out how to launch your own.

Thinking of opening a market stall? Discover the types of market stalls available, what you need to get started, and how to attract customers.

Do you have a great business idea and wonder when the right time is to start a business? Discover the signs that you're ready to get going.