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55 trending business ideas for 2025
Thinking of starting a business? Here are 55 practical ideas to help you get started, including AI spinoffs, low-cost options and home-based working.
How to tell if a business idea is any good
How to get funding for a new business idea
Discover seven steps you need to follow to secure funding for your startup, from testing your idea to picking the right finance option.
Where yo look for the money you need
How to make an invoice
If you’ve set up your own business, knowing how to create an invoice correctly is crucial to ensuring you get paid, as we explain.
Full guide to making an invoice
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: What’s Best for You?
Deciding whether to operate as a sole trader or a limited company is a key decision for a small business owner. Here are the pros and cons of each approach.
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How to write a business plan in 10 simple steps
Follow our step-by-step guide to writing a business plan and setting your business up for success.
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How to register a business?
Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your side hustle is legitimate including the difference between being a sole trader and a limited partnership, which might be right for you, and the deadlines and paperwork you need to consider
What you need to get ready now