So, you think opening a mobile phone shop could be your next calling – but you’re not sure where to start. As a nation, most of us couldn’t go a day without our mobile phones. Almost 100 percent...
Amalie Smith
So, smoking is out and vaping is very much in. You’re considering opening a vape store – but is the market too saturated? Could this really be a lucrative venture? Vapes or e-cigarettes have...
ChrisGoodfellow
Building a startup with stashes of cash isn’t the reality for most of us. Whilst our business ideas are abundant, many fail to see the light of day due to funding worries. However, with enough...
ChrisGoodfellow
Launching a decorating business is relatively inexpensive compared to other trades and can be extremely rewarding. Here’s how you can get started. Decorating has consistently been one of the most...
Dan Hobson
Whilst the cost of living crisis may be tightening its grip over our spending sprees, it’s undeniable that as a nation, we own a lot of stuff. This, alongside the post-pandemic rise of ecommerce...
ChrisGoodfellow
Are you moving to a new location ready to become the resident convenience connoisseur? Perhaps you’re chasing a budding business opportunity to be the next one-stop-shop on the corner. Swept with...
ChrisGoodfellow
Starting your own business is a dream for many people, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge. Here is a look at some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of...
Ozzy
Are you all set to take the shop and cafe industry by storm? Maybe you’ve sent a few emails and made some phone calls, but it’s all gone a little quiet. Ambitious plans to expand your client list...
Amalie Smith
As with many budding entrepreneurs, you may have a business idea to revolutionise your sector. But do you really know your target market? Whilst your product might be pristine, you may not have...
Amalie Smith
Got a sweet tooth? Let’s face it, tasty treats make life a little brighter. Whether it’s a classic sundae or an old school iced bun, the dessert market has a grip on the nation's gut, with the...
ChrisGoodfellow
We Brits love a cuppa, and with tea industry revenue estimated to amount to £2.1 billion by 2025, opening a tea room could become quite the lucrative venture. Do scones and clotted cream consume...
Amalie Smith
Comprising 5% of the UK workforce, cleaning services are a continued necessity in homes and commercial spaces. From a sparkling side hustle to a fully-fledged franchise, starting a cleaning...
ChrisGoodfellow
Whether you have an established company and are looking to expand, or you're new to the industry and want to invest in a successful business, franchising can be a lucrative venture for both the...
Amalie Smith
The appetite for sandwich shops has seen the UK food to-go market valued at £22.2 billion in 2023. With ‘shop local’ initiatives on the rise and consumers hunting for their next foodie fix...
ChrisGoodfellow
Hiring a skip can be costly, and when demand is high it can be difficult to get hold of one. This is classic supply and demand economics, but why is it so expensive to hire a skip and is the skip...
Amalie Smith
The journey to launching your own startup can be a lonely one. This is why many people opt for sharing their journey with a business partner – but the process of finding the perfect one can be...
ChrisGoodfellow
From a sandwich shop in The Bear to a global media conglomerate in Succession, the challenges of taking over a family business are in the spotlight more than ever. Taking over an existing...
Kat Haylock
More and more workers are deciding to make the switch to working freelance. By becoming a freelancer you still get the benefits of doing your favourite work, but with more control over your...
ChrisGoodfellow
Starting a food business from home allows you to turn a passion for baking or cooking into a profitable venture. It’s relatively low cost and easy to get going too – once you get your head around...
Kat Haylock
As a nation of coffee lovers, you’ll see coffee shops on almost every high street. The market size of the café and coffee shop industry is now £5.9 billion, and is expected to grow by 4.5% this...
ChrisGoodfellow
