startups

  1. M

    Startup business ideas?

    Hi, happy new year! I’m a semi retired business man with a background in startups. I launched and ran 2 successful businesses that both eventually sold. I’m looking for a new project and would be interested in hearing from someone who has the drive and skills to grow a new business venture. I...
  2. Stepping into 2024: Is this your year to launch a business?

    Stepping into 2024: Is this your year to launch a business?

    As we edge closer to 2024, could it be the year you take that leap? If you're toying with the idea of starting your own business, let's explore whether the new year is the perfect time for your entrepreneurial debut. 1. Assessing your readiness for the big leap Before you make any moves, it's...
  3. S

    Best way to secure Investment..

    Utilising a digital clickable prototype over traditional PowerPoint presentations offers several distinct advantages when seeking seed investment. A digital prototype provides investors with a tangible and interactive experience, allowing them to navigate through the product's functionalities...
  4. S

    Starting a Chocolate Company

    Hello Everyone, Its nice to meet everyone! I am planning to start a bean to bar chocolate company in one years time. So far what I've done are; - Business Plan - Sourcing of Raw materials - Accumulating of Starting Capital - Brand Creation And to begin I plan to start my business at home in...
  5. L

    Self storage

    Good evening, So, in a nutshell, I am looking to invest some money into setting up a self storage container business in Yorkshire. I have done the maths and (dependent on ground rent) everything adds up. However, I am struggling to find much/any information regarding actually getting set...
  6. The startup mentality: five steps to success

    The startup mentality: five steps to success

    Are you ready to build a startup? If you’re considering embarking on a new venture, you might be questioning if you have what it takes to make it big in the startup world. Whilst there are many budding entrepreneurs in the UK with an abundance of ideas, some believe there is a recipe for...
  7. Kane love

    Star up Loan

    Hello, I'm currently applying for a business development loan, and I must admit the entire application is quite stressful for me due to the sheer volume of questions. I feel like I've done something wrong. However, let's focus on the most crucial question: I have a meeting with an official soon...
  8. NubeProgrammer

    CoAlign - New Startup

    I am developing a new startup called 'CoAlign'. To quickly summarize, CoAlign will be an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the way entrepreneurs and startups connect with their ideal co-founders and skilled individuals looking to join a venture. Our proprietary algorithms will go...
  9. N

    How viable do you think this project is?

    Hello everyone! For the last one and a half years, I have been working on Midbar, a hardware data vault. Unlike hardware authentication devices, it can store your login credentials, credit card information, notes, and phone numbers. Midbar encrypts your data and requires a master password and...
  10. vminnear

    Commercial Cleaning business looking to expand

    Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and enjoy reading your good advice, and I'd love to pick your brains too. My twin sister and I have been cleaning offices for the last 10 years, we're currently 33 and we've reached the limit on what we can achieve on our own. I'd love to expand the business, so...
  11. A

    Business Name taken in Canada, but different Industry

    Hi, I am new here... I am ready to set up a limited company and the name I have chosen is available as a company name in the UK and as a domain name in the spaces I want to occupy (.io and .co.uk) The company that uses the name is in Canada but has a large following on LinkedIn. Will this make...
  12. Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

    Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

    Whether you’re a budding business owner with a dream to break into the British market, or an established entrepreneur eager to expand your enterprise, moving to the UK to start a company could be a rewarding decision. And you’re not alone in this ambition – The Centre for Entrepreneurs...
  13. jackleon

    First customers

    What has people's experience been like with getting that first elusive customer? How do you make sure its not tumbleweed on the launch day or that you get some sales before the cashflow runs out ? It would be great to heard some stories and hard truths before I jump into the scary world of...
  14. How to start a competitions website

    How to start a competitions website

    “Comping” – the art of strategically entering hundreds of online competitions — is a popular hobby in the UK, with reputable sources like MoneySavingExpert.com offering guidance on how to boost your chances of winning. Thanks to this, competitions websites are still on the rise and, when done...
  15. Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

    Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

    Finding the right technology for your business can feel like a mammoth task in itself, let alone growing an enterprise from the ground up. Yet, leveraging the variety of tech options available could save you time, money and energy in the long run – something budding business owners desperately...
  16. A

    Legitimise my IP or leave it?

    Hi all, This is my first post on this forum, glad to be here ? I am confused by what it means to truly 'own all your IP'. The phrase is used a lot, however on face value it is vague. For context, I have designed a new app. I will be seeking pre-seed investment in 2024 to get the app fully...
  17. Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

    Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

    If you run a limited company, you may be thinking of bringing additional shareholders on board. Perhaps you want a partner to share the burden of running and growing the business, or you have someone in mind who you think can add significant value. Before you bring a new shareholder on board...
  18. A

    Pizza Business - How to establish the most suitable type of service?

    Hello everyone, This is my first post in what I have found to be an incredibly resourceful forum, I have been lurking for some time but finally decided to register and post myself, I am very excited to be part of this community. First things first, I am Italian-born, living in London for 10+...
  19. 4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

    4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

    Dreaming of leaving the 9-5 behind and embracing life as a small business owner? You’re not alone. But too often, the same concerns stop would-be entrepreneurs in their tracks, and their ideas never see the light of day. Here are a few common factors holding people back from getting started...
  20. Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

    Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

    Making tasty beer and even tastier profits – it’s little wonder that opening a brewery is high on many people’s bucket list. After a tough time during the pandemic, the craft beer industry is beginning to rebound. The number of independent breweries in the UK rose by 86 in 2021 to reach a...
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