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Given the last two turbulent years and the challenging economic backdrop, it seemed a safe bet that the number of people setting up their own businesses might be falling. But it looks like the opposite could be true.New research from small…

I want to set up a limited industrial roofing and cladding company at some point in my life. I read your article about the window cleaner who wants to set up a limited scaffolding company and I'm looking for advice.I'm also a self employed…

For the past 15 years I’ve worked as a self-employed window cleaner. It has provided me with all the flexibility I have needed to bring up my son and get him through school - never missing a sports day or parent’s evening, which I am very…

I want to start my own soft play business for disabled children. I am studying a business plan and becoming more confident as time goes on despite people trying to put me off because I am 61 and disabled. What do you think about an older…

I plan to launch my new consultancy business soon - should I set up as a sole trader or limited company? BANK ON DAVE repliesI'm launching a business soon but I'm not sure whether to set up as a sole traderIf I launch as a…

Emma Jones CBE is the founder and chief executive of small business network and business support provider Enterprise Nation. As we head into the most challenging macroeconomic environment for decades, the UK’s small business community will…

I own a successful furniture business which has grown from £7milllion turnover to £65million over the last five years.We've achieved this without taking on any long term debt or equity partners - instead we've not paid much in dividends and…

When you think of the insurance industry, digital disruption is probably one of the last things that comes to mind.The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe, and the fourth largest in the world, managing almost £1.7trillion,…

I am in the process of buying a small one bedroom cottage in St Albans, Hertfordshire, which I plan to rent out as an Airbnb. I've managed to buy it for a decent price. I believe it's because the house is quite quirky and therefore ideal…

Emma Jones CBE is calling on Kwasi Kwarteng to signal his support for small business with targeted measuresEmma Jones CBE is the founder and chief executive of small business network and business support provider Enterprise…