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While there are many advantages to ‘sacking the boss’ and running your own business, it goes without saying that entrepreneurship comes with its own ups and downs, which can result in burnout. In fact, burnout amongst small business owners is more common that you might think. According to research by FreeAgent, 51% of SME owners […]

Small businesses don’t usually have the luxury of hefty advertising budgets. In most cases the opposite is true and business owners have to be creative and find inexpensive or free ways to gain exposure and sales growth. Here at weSTARTanybiz we know this problem all too well and we’re grateful to be able to support

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and we need them now more than ever. As of 2021, SMEs accounted for three fifths of the employment and around half of turnover in the UK private sector. It goes without saying that many small businesses faced a lot of adversity and uncertainty in the wake

Our Ultimate Guide to Selling on Amazon UK outlines how traders can list and sell their items, indicates how much it costs and explains the responsibilities involved.

The right mindset is everything in business. Here’s what that mindset looks like and how you can develop it in order to level up and grow your business!

Starting your own business can be a great way to make money and live life on your terms. But starting out with no money is tough! Here are some tips that will help you get started, even if you have nothing to start with.

Starting an ecommerce business can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first one. There are many things to consider before you even think about taking the leap to start your own e-business. One of the most important questions that must be answered is “How much money do I need?” Luckily, we have compiled this guide for you with all the information and resources you need to help make this decision easier.

In light of the global pandemic and uncertainty in the UK labour market over the last year or so, the number of people starting their own business or side hustle soared. Entrepreneurship has always been the backbone of the global economy. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises account for 90% of businesses globally and provide 70% of employment worldwide.

It’s no wonder many of us dream of taking a leap of faith and starting our own business. Research by SME Loans shows that 64% of the UK workforce would like to set up their own business. Sadly, very few do. Here’s the most common barriers aspiring entrepreneurs face in getting started and how to overcome them:

If you’ve ever observed successful entrepreneurs, you will probably have discovered that they often have some characterises in common. That’s to say, no matter the field they are successful in, their background or net worth, they usually share some of the same qualities.

Ever heard of the saying ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life’? At some point in your life, maybe in one of those dreadful Monday mornings that everyone hates, you’ve probably day dreamed of quitting your job to purse your passion(s). But of course, very few of us actually bite the bullet and do it. For those that do, the path is not without its trials and tribulations but can be very rewarding.

Starting a business whilst developing yourself as a leader and an entrepreneur can be a daunting experience and one of the biggest challenges you can face. Still many entrepreneurs fail to ask for business advice from experienced entrepreneurs or experts.
If you haven’t yet found your personal business guru, here are a few tips for young or aspiring entrepreneur to help get you started.

One of the best parts of starting a home business is the ability to turn something you love into your career. Not only will you be able to spend your days immersed in something you enjoy while making a living, but also it’s often an ideal business to start because you already know how to do it, thereby shortening the learning curve and startup time.

Entrepreneurship is often glamourized, leading many to think that it’s the ‘easier’ path in comparison to a 9 to 5 role. When you read the standard ‘rags to riches’ stories of overnight success, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that entrepreneurship is all glitz and glam. The reality is that behind the success, there is normally the really long hours, loneliness and burnout that can ultimately put a strain on your mental health.

Food business ideas never go out of style as everybody needs to eat, several times a day. If you’re passionate about food and keen to start a food- related business. Lots of food businesses require low investment to get started and some can be run from home.

Want to be a successful entrepreneur? Here are seven habits that billionaires, high profile investors and high growth startup founders have in common.

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.