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    Starting a business as a middleman seller on a website

    I moved to the UK about 1.5 years ago on a dependent visa with a work permit for full-time employment. I recently created a business where I purchase game loots from gamers for, say, 100 GBP and then list it as a product to sell (at 105 GBP) on a website called G2G (g2g.com). Then, another gamer...
  2. B

    Thinking of Starting a DIY Store/Builders Merchants - Advice needed :)

    Hi all, thank you for taking the time to read this (and hopefully help). As title says, i'm currently researching and looking to open a DIY / Builders merchants in Kent. Obviously like majority of places there are lots of the national BM's and with current buying power, I wouldn't be able to...
  3. Small business trends and activities for start-ups over the last 12 months

    Small business trends and activities for start-ups over the last 12 months

    Every year, hundreds of thousands of people decide to take the leap and start their own business… could that be you in 2023? Our Start Up Space forum provides a fascinating glimpse into the kinds of small businesses people are starting, which may help you when it comes to ideas for your own...
    • Ozzy
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • Category: News
    • startups
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    Home based business models

    Hi all, For the past year I’ve been thinking about leaving my current job and starting my own business. I’m a very self-disciplined person and with my experience and degree in business think if I put my mind to it I could successfully manage my own business and work from home. However, I...
  5. A

    Starting a mobile app development company

    Hi Everyone, Your help is really appreciated! I am currently writing up a business plan for a specific app for the motor industry and instead of giving the job to a development company, I was wondering why not start my own app development company. Having no experience in the IT industry but...
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    Playing Card Business support - Start up help

    I've recently launched a new business, where we are creating unique and custom playing card games, which we will initially operate via e-commerce but long-term look to try and hit the retail sector. To startup, myself and the two partners have invested our own cash in to the project, however...
  7. builds.co

    Funding scheme for IT startups

    Is there any funding scheme from the government or private funds for startups (IT category)?
  8. Paul Kelly ICHYB

    I Can Help Your Business

    You are good at what you do, ideally with experience or a love of what you want to build into a business. However, most people have no idea of what you need to do to make your idea a reality and there is a lot to do! Starting and growing your business can be a frightening thought, however...
  9. F

    Car insurance, what should I do next?

    Hi all, I am the social media KOL, now working as an introducer on car insurance to a broker firm, the latest 4 months I have 50 new customers referred to the broker and completed deal. One of the reason to close the deal first is due to the broker firm has few employees to take care the new...
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    Looking for social enterprise advice/mentorship

    Hi there, I've got an idea for a social enterprise that in short uses esports participation and education to help tackle and raise awareness around societal issues that are impacting youths and communities. I.e. knife crime, anti-social behaviour etc. I've produced a brief business plan and...
  11. vlad_wazer

    Wizard Sharing - is a startup about broadcasting presentations without using projectors

    Hi, everyone! I want to tell about my project. Wizard Sharing lets you create a broadcast presentation without the need for a projector or other accessories. It's so easy to do - just upload your presentation to the service! Created to make life easier for people giving presentations. Wizard...
  12. Launch an online retail business in six simple steps

    Launch an online retail business in six simple steps

    With easy-to-use ecommerce platforms, super fast broadband and increasingly tech-savvy customers, there’s never been a better time to become an online retailer. Online sales are growing rapidly and now account for roughly 23% of total UK retail sales, according to the latest figures from ONS...
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    Advice - Start up help finding collaborator

    Hello all, I ran a profitable print & embroidery business, sadly being in it's infancy covid has made me start from the bottom again - however, a lot of my customer base also went down under along with my stable income. I have been developing products to sell on E-commerce or B2B as this works...
  14. Demi F

    Payment processing

    Has anyone had difficulty finding a suitable payment processor/gateway for their ecommerce business? With each ecommerce business, the objective is ensuring the online checkout experience is as simple as possible, whilst still maintaining secure payment transactions. However depending on the...
  15. UKBF calls for Government to equip the next generation to become tomorrow’s business leaders

    UKBF calls for Government to equip the next generation to become tomorrow’s business leaders

    Press release UKBF Calls For Government To Equip The Next Generation To Become Tomorrow’s Business Leaders UK Business Forums (UKBF) has welcomed the recommendations to modernise and prioritise entrepreneurial education in UK schools that have been included in Entrepreneurship Education, a...
  16. How to start a property-based business in 2022

    How to start a property-based business in 2022

    Real estate is one of the top sectors for companies starting up a new business in 2022. We look at how you can get into the property game – even if you have no money. Launching a property business can be a great way of investing long-term, short-term and making fast profit. While the process...
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    Renting a busines property

    Hello everyone I live in a council house. I want to start a business and rent another property for my business. I will never live in this property however I will be self employed. Is this acceptable as my business idea involves property management. Thanks
  18. A

    My current start-up challenges

    Hey everyone, here is a little thread regarding my journey in business (which started about 1 year ago). I'm posting to see if anyone would have any kind of advice regarding developing a business that's having some struggles to take off. I'm super confident about the potential growth...
  19. The Easy Guide on How to Start a Business

    The Easy Guide on How to Start a Business

    Introduction to setting up your business For many people since the pandemic, the focus has been on creating a better work/life balance. For some this will be the thoughts, and perhaps dream of having their own business. But it's not as easy as it may seem, with many hidden hurdles and obstacles...
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    Process Improvement & Culture

    Hi, Me and a business colleague are thinking of going solo and starting a consultancy business specifically around process improvement. Due to the price of consultancy were aiming to have a target market being start ups, companies that may not have the cash flow or money to pay normal...
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