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  1. Nas Malik

    What marketing channels are working best for education businesses in 2026?

    Hi everyone, I'm interested in hearing what marketing strategies are delivering the best results for education and tutoring businesses this year. It feels like traditional SEO is changing rapidly with AI search, while social media and communities are becoming more important for building trust...
  2. What Carphone Warehouse, Microsoft and Uber Have in Common: They Started in a Downturn

    What Carphone Warehouse, Microsoft and Uber Have in Common: They Started in a Downturn

    There's a comforting myth that you need a booming economy to start something. Cheap money, confident customers, the wind at your back. It feels true. It mostly isn't. Some of the most durable companies we know were started in the teeth of a downturn — when money was tight, the headlines were...
    • Ozzy
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • Category: Starting Up
    • funding recession startups
  3. Hiru Izumi

    Is this worth building for UK makers? Free samples in exchange for real feedback

    Hi everyone, I’m testing a small idea and would really value honest feedback from UK makers and small business owners. The idea is a platform where local makers can offer a limited number of free samples to people nearby in return for honest feedback, reviews, and hopefully a few new customers...
  4. Liam Mon

    I'm amazed & proud at the same time - got 6 paying subscribers after launching this tool I hesitated to launch years ago

    Hey, my name is Liam and I'm working with an Estonian startup. We're basically an AI integrator company - we create automation tools, analysis tools, tuned models and so on. Months ago we discussed a project to improve how support is handled for startups and companies, like an all-in-one best...
  5. lildodo

    I'm tired of 20min tutorials, so I'm building a "Duolingo for Creators". Thoughts on the MVP?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some honest feedback on a tool I'm building. I feel like nowadays, whether you run a business or want to build a personal brand, you are "forced" to create content. But the learning curve sucks: You either watch 20-minute YouTube tutorials full of fluff just to...
  6. A

    Question for UK businesses that ship a fair few parcels

    Bit of a niche one, but I’m hoping some people here won’t mind sharing how they do things. I work in logistics for a big healthcare company and spend most of my time buried in parcel data – couriers, failed deliveries, weird surcharges, that kind of thing. It’s all very glamorous. On the...
  7. N

    New Company - Raising Capital

    Hi all, First, thanks in advance to anyone who reads / responds to this post. I'm at a crossroads and some realistic input from people with more experience in this area would be massively appreciated right now. I've worked in a senior position at a business in the South of England for 12...
  8. KyleHides

    What actually works to grow a new Fire & Security business in 2025?

    Hi all, I've recently set up a fire & security company in Lincolnshire (SafeSync Solutions), covering a wide selection of services including CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms, AOV Systems, Data and Networking, Smart Home, Emergency Lighting, and TV & Aerial. I'm now looking to grow the...
  9. L

    Starting up Staffing agency to private care sector questions

    I’m in the process of starting up an agency to supply to the private care sector (nursing homes, residential homes, learning disability services) based in the South west. I’m wondering what smaller agencies are charging their staff out at. I’m looking at £23 hour of just weekday rate, but as a...
  10. olliehk

    Cash flow tracking and forecasting

    Hi everyone, New here and looking for some advice - what does everyone use to track cash flow as a new and/or small business? The obvious answer is a spreadsheet but it obviously has its limitations particularly if you’re not a spreadsheet whizz. Are there any low cost platforms that track...
  11. David388

    Looking for a local partner to launch a pet retreat in Bolton (dogs & cats)

    Hi everyone, I’m developing a small home-style pet boarding retreat in Bolton called Pet Retreat Dave. It’s a new concept where pets stay in real rooms, not cages, with separate wings for dogs and cats, outdoor play areas, CCTV for owners, and an on-call veterinary partnership. I already have a...
  12. BrightWorks683

    Starting Small but Thinking Big: How Do You Stay Motivated in the Early Days?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently exploring different ways to build a small online income stream while learning more about business in general. One of the biggest challenges I've noticed is staying consistent and motivated when results are still small. For those of you who have already gone...
  13. O.Z

    How my global business started with a complete collapse

    n May 2022, at the age of 28, I lost a significant portion of my savings due to fraud, which put me out of commission for a long time. It was an incredibly stressful experience: not only did the constant air raid alarms cause anxiety (just imagine waking up in the middle of the night and running...
  14. Majid Paracha

    Elevating Taste: Rasool Limited Launches in the UK with Himalayan Salt, Basmati Rice & Fine Seasonings.

    Hello everyone, We have recently launched Rasool Limited a UK-based import/export company focused on premium Himalayan pink salt, basmati rice, and specialty food ingredients. Our aim is to make it easier for small businesses, restaurants, and wellness brands to get quality products without the...
  15. A

    How to Find the Best Platform for Selling Bulk E-Waste?

    Do you know of a website where I can list and sell large amounts of e-waste stuff? Most of the ones I've found online charge a fee, which doesn't seem like a great way to start.
  16. A

    Does Property Sourcing Work in 2025?

    The reason I'm asking is that I'm having trouble getting Professional Indemnity insurance. I tried to shop around but couldn't find anything. I talked to someone from Simply Business, and they told me that most companies don't offer Professional Indemnity services anymore. What do you think I...
  17. Disputly

    What legal tasks would you handle yourself if it was easier?

    Hi everyone, I am a lawyer who has mostly worked with larger companies, but I am really interested in building something that would actually help small businesses and start ups day to day. I know that late payments and chasing invoices can be a big issue, so one idea I had was a simple tool...
  18. M

    Best Tools and BD Approaches for Recruitment Agency Start Up (Embedded/RPO Focus)

    Hi everyone, I’m in the early stages of building a recruitment agency that will be mainly focussed on the tech industry. I would love to hear from those with experience in embedded recruitment services or RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing). Tech stack & tools: What are the must-have tools...
  19. davegibbs

    [Seeking Advice] I've Built a Web App to Help Small Businesses Fill Empty Appointments – Which Niches Need This Most?

    Hey everyone, I'm a developer and fellow entrepreneur, and I've recently put a new web application live. It's designed to address a common and frustrating problem for small service businesses, and individuals working within those niches: lost income from unexpected empty slots in their...
  20. S

    Accounting and Tax questions from a new Startup owner

    Hello, I'm new to this site and looking for some help and guidance on an Accounting & Tax related topic. I registered my software development business about 4 years ago however it has been dormant ever since, whilst i was building it. Over the course of the past 4 years I did incur expenses...
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