Start-ups and small business
Insights, tips, and advice for every stage - start-up, scale-up, or established.
Get clear, practical guidance to help you set up your business and boost your chance of success.
Want to start a business? Planning for a new business is one of the most important stages if you want to succeed.
A business plan is essential for reaching financial success. Download our business plan template and use it to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to take charge of your own business? Take our quiz to see how ready you are to take the plunge.
Find out about funding options to help you cover costs and get your new business up and running.
Learn how to find and win over angel investors, so you can increase your chances of securing funding and building a successful business.
When running a business, it’s essential to have enough cash for working capital, but there are many ways to borrow money.
The UK government has pledged to support small businesses financially with a range of grants and loans. Discover what’s available to you.
Discover recruitment tips and payroll guidance as your business grows and you hire new talent.
Undecided about whether to hire a freelancer, contractor or employee? We lay out the pros and cons for each.
You need an effective recruitment process to move quickly and hire top talent. We break own what's needed to find the right people.
Setting up payroll is an important task for businesses to get right. We'll guide you to set up your payroll processes correctly.
Keeping your business profitable is key. Discover tips to help your new venture succeed long-term.
Customers are the lifeblood of any business, so it’s vital you keep generating leads and retaining your existing customers.
Discover practical ways to cut costs, save time, and grow sustainably with insights from Sage, Smart Energy GB, and industry experts.
Growth is a tricky business. Companies must continuously strive to identify new growth opportunities to achieve long-term business success.
Industry guides
What does it cost to start a business? What do I need to know? Explore our expert guides on key industry sectors.
Food and drink is a highly competitive industry, and can require big upfront investments. Rent and labour is expensive, so mobile catering can be an attractive first venture.
The health and fitness industry is booming, but how can you make your mark? Learn what it takes to open and run your own gym.
Opening a beauty salon or barbershop incurs set-up costs and monthly expenses. Find out what's involved, and everything you need to consider.
Opening a bar, restaurant, or pub in the UK requires significant financial investment. Find out more about licences, and typical set-up costs.
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