81 UK Small Business Statistics (Updated 2023)

UK Small Business Statistics

The last few years have been among the most turbulant on record for small businesses. From the pandemic through to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the impact has been felt across the globe. And that has led to some interesting UK small business statistics. There have been changes in both new company formations and the number … Read more

15 Startup Business Costs To Consider In The UK

15 STARTUP BUSINESS COSTS to consider in the uk

We’re dedicated to helping people start their own successful businesses – and the key to success is transforming your idea and passion into a plan. It’s like the old saying goes, “failure to plan is planning to fail”.  Unfortunately, 1 in 5 new businesses in the UK fail each year. The biggest reason for this … Read more

The Pros And Cons Of Starting A Business During A Recession

Starting a business during a recession

Starting a business is always a risky move. Doing so during a recession can seem like a bad omen to some, but there are some benefits to jumping into a risky economic climate.  Recessions can provide opportunities that didn’t previously exist, allowing your business to succeed in places that just weren’t available before. In case … Read more

How To Survive A Recession As A Small Business

How to survive a recession as a small business

As a business owner, the word ‘recession’ is not one that you want to hear. Sadly, it’s one of those unavoidable events you cannot control – all you need to do is work out how to survive. We’re not going to sugarcoat the truth here – it will be hard, and it will take hard work. … Read more

How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure When Starting A Business

How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure When Starting A Business

The fear of failure is, unfortunately, a very common occurrence that can prevent a lot of us from taking risks, trying new things, and achieving our goals. Although it might come across as a way to protect yourself, ultimately, this fear holds you back – particularly if you’re trying to start a business. Wouldn’t it be … Read more

5 Examples Of Small Businesses Killing It On Social Media

5 Examples of Small Businesses Killing It On Social Media

Over 3.8 billion people use social media worldwide – over 50% of the world’s population. Moreover, this number will only continue to grow as customers use social media to do everything from connecting with others to shopping and discovering news.  As a business, social media can be an incredibly useful tool to connect with your … Read more