January 2021

Starting a fashion business may not be a simple task. It takes both creativity and business acumen to make the brand work and turn a profit.

2020 was a challenging year for many but we are glad to have ended it with some positive news and hope for the new year. In just a few short weeks of launching weSTARTcommunity, the social enterprise arm of weSTARTanybiz, we were awarded funding from the National Lottery for our upcoming project.

With many reconsidering their career options due to the pandemic and deciding to finally make their business dreams a reality, we are offering grant funding for up to 10 start-up businesses within the South Yorkshire region.

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we all need a ‘backup plan’, something to fall back on during times of uncertainty. It’s no secret that the pandemic has adversely impacted our everyday lives. In the UK alone, unemployment rose by 750,000 and it is expected to increase even further in 2021 and 2022. So, as things continue to look uncertain, how can you make efforts to build on and future proof your income?

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we all need a ‘backup plan’, something to fall back on during times of uncertainty. This is why more people are turning to Side Hustles for financial security in 2021 and beyond.