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Business ideas and opportunities

Need a business idea? Want to start your own business but unsure of the business opportunities available? Take inspiration from our start-up articles full of small business ideas, opportunities and small business advice. Explore the different types of businesses and sectors championed by UK entrepreneurs today, find out what sort of business is sustainable and get the information you need to take you forward in starting a new business.

4 pillars for delivering enterprise growth

The face of UK enterprise is changing. But which four areas did one research report s...
In Business ideas 09/04/13 13:36
The UK’s most exciting start-ups inspired by founders’ travels

The fabulous stories behind the best British businesses started after trips overseas....
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What business should you start? 12 fast-growing sectors in 2013

Every year presents its own batch of opportunities for start-up businesses to seize u...
In Business ideas
10 start-ups taking advantage of the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee

As the UK prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and London gets ready to...
In Business ideas 01/06/12 11:45
10 digital start-up trends to watch

What key trends are shaping the digital start-up scene this year?
In Business ideas 29/05/12 13:50
What business to start in 2012

Startups reveals the top 10 business ideas and opportunities for 2012
In Business ideas
The big companies targeting start-ups – and what they can offer you

Startups reviews the recent offers of support from Amazon, Google, Virgin and others
10 businesses to start for under £5,000

In the first in a new series on small business ideas, Startups looks at 10 start-up b...
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10 questions to ask yourself before launching a business

Does your idea have what it takes to become a successful business? Read our 10-point...
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Is my business idea viable?

How to put your business idea through its paces – and see if it still stands up
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Inspired by travel #1: AquaRiva Tequila

How a trip to Mexico sparked the idea that led to Cleo Rocos setting up award-winning...
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Inspired by travel #2: My Destination

How a trip to Marbella sparked the idea that led to Neil Waller and James Street sett...
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