{"id":56507,"date":"2021-05-13T16:35:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T15:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=56507"},"modified":"2024-03-14T10:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T10:31:43","slug":"how-to-start-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-start-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a business: an 11 step guide to success"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the midst of rising energy bills, continued threat of recession, and a cost of living crisis, you might be surprised to learn that now is still an excellent time for entrepreneurship in the UK.<\/p>\n

Despite the economic backdrop, analysis of Companies House data reveals that more than 436,000 businesses were registered in the UK between January and June 2023, an increase of 8% from 2022. On average, 101 new businesses were registered every hour in the first half of 2023, according to iwoca, a small business lender.<\/p>\n

Anyone can start a business – you don’t need impressive funding or<\/span> a big-league degree in order to begin. What you do need, however, is a set of actions, a realistic time frame, and a clear goal to work towards.<\/p>\n

We’ve collaborated with some other small business founders on the below guide to help you get started. Read on for our step-by-step formula to starting a business in 2024:[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p>

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