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
At UKBF, we love entrepreneurs with big ideas - that’s why we built this community to support people like you. But how do you know whether your business idea is a good one, and more importantly...
ChrisGoodfellow
Got an idea for an app and fancy yourself as the next Instagram or Uber founder? Hold your horses. There’s a big difference between having an idea and making it a reality, so how do you get there...
Ozzy
Hundreds of thousands of businesses are launched each year in the UK. In fact, despite a few turbulent years, almost 750,000 businesses were incorporated in 2022. However, with uncertain times...
Ozzy
Running your own business can provide a lot of perks: you get extra independence, increased flexibility and you can spend more time doing something you really care about. Many people intend to...
ChrisGoodfellow
If you’re starting a product business, there are a few decisions you’ll need to make around branding. Are you going to manufacture and brand your own products, buy unbranded and simply add your...
Kat Haylock
Buying and reselling branded products like perfume from wholesalers is a common business model. Business owners may sell products exclusively online, open a shop or use a market to sell their...
ChrisGoodfellow
Lots of members of the UKBF community take to our forums to discuss buying and selling pallets of used or returned goods. But is it an attractive business venture? Let’s take a look at the pros...
Amalie Smith
Setting up a soft play centre is a great opportunity if you are passionate about creating an amazing environment for children and want to turn that enthusiasm into a profitable business. If...
ChrisGoodfellow
Distributors play an important part in the supply chain, helping to move products from the manufacturer to the end buyer. But how easy is it to become a distributor and what do you need to know...
ChrisGoodfellow
Pop-up shops offer an amazing opportunity to test, market and sell products. They offer a short-term, low-risk route to market that’s ideal for start up businesses. Hosted everywhere from empty...
ChrisGoodfellow
Buying a business means you can leverage its existing infrastructure, brand, and customer base. If you’re considering going down that route, it’s important to make sure you ask the right...
Amalie Smith
Looking to set up a resale business, perhaps in second-hand goods, retail returns or liquidated business stock? You’ve come to the right place. This blog post provides an overview of the auction...
Amalie Smith
There’s been a significant rise in online shopping in the last few years. People have switched from shopping on the high street to shopping from the comfort of their home, and ecommerce has boomed...
ChrisGoodfellow
If your business involves selling products, choosing the right supplier is crucial to its success. This is one of your most important business relationships, so take time finding one that meets...
ChrisGoodfellow
Millions of sellers run businesses on eBay, using it as a primary or secondary source of income. Despite it being one of the biggest ecommerce platforms out there, it still offers plenty of...
ChrisGoodfellow
