Considering starting up?

Are you ready to start up?
Decide whether you have what it takes to set up a new business.

Different approaches to starting your own business
Looks at the most common reasons for going into business, with advice on what to consider before going ahead.

Prepare a business plan
The essential role that creating and using a business plan plays in starting a successful new business.

Business start-up organizer
Compile a personalized list of starting-up tasks and access resources to help you complete each one.

Starting a business when you are young
An introduction to setting up a business for entrepreneurs under the age of 30.

Family-run businesses
Understand the particular benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses.

Develop your social enterprise idea
Why set up a social enterprise and the benefits of doing so.

Set up a social enterprise
The various types of social enterprise and how they can be set up, with links to forms and further information.

Buy a franchise
What is franchising, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.

How do I survive until my business is off the ground?
How to keep yourself afloat during the early months of your new business.

Common mistakes when starting up - and how to avoid them
Learn about and avoid the most frequent mistakes made by new business owners.

Research and develop your business ideas
Developing your business idea into a viable commercial product or service is critical in building a business.