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A new company is born every minute in the UK

by Informi

Feel the freedom and empowerment of being your own boss – the release of doing something you love.

How do I get funding for a new business?

From startup loans to crowdfunding, we weigh up all your options plus the all-important next steps.

How do I write a business plan?

From startup through to scale-up, a good business plan will help you focus and plan for the future.

5 essential to-dos when starting a business

There’s a handful of essential tasks that will take you from the idea stage to getting your first customer.

Running a business from home

It’s quick to set up, cheap, and relatively risk-free, but what do you need to consider before taking this path?

Startup of the month: TRIBE

In 2015, sales of nutrition products were worth £66 million, while two in five (42%) UK consumers aged 16-24 have consumed sports nutrition products in the past three months. TRIBE are one of the companies tapping into this increasingly health conscious and ethically minded lifestyle group.

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Informi’s free resources are comprehensive and easy to understand, so, whatever your experience you’ll find the information you need to launch, stabilise and grow.