Startups

We’re Startups.co.uk, the UK’s leading independent, online resource for anyone starting and growing a business. Established in 2000, we are the UK’s largest, longest serving, and most comprehensive small business advice platform, covering everything you need to know to start, buy, run, or sell a business. You can read more about our track record on our Wikipedia page.In 2018, 99.3% of all private sector businesses in the UK were small businesses. These businesses generated a combined annual turnover of £2 trillion, and accounted for 60% of all private sector employment. In short, the UK’s small business community is the backbone of the economy. That’s why Startups.co.uk exists: to make sure our vibrant enterprise sector continues to thrive in the future, through small business ideas, free business advice, and business inspiration.Startups.co.uk offers a wealth of evergreen business advice for entrepreneurs at any stage on their business journey. Whether your ambitions extend to a local high street shop or a global enterprise, the following sections provide invaluable advice, business inspiration and support.