Originally written by James Birch on Small Business
Starting a business in 2021 takes a lot of courage, persistence, hard work and imagination. The current economy means firms in general are struggling to hit their bottom lines, but the world still needs new business ideas, innovative concepts and people with the nerve to take the risk and try them out.
If you’re one of these people, you need to know that you aren’t alone in your dreams of starting a business. More than three-quarters of all businesses in the UK are single-person enterprises and self-employment has nearly doubled in the last 20 years.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the most successful business ideas that we have seen in 2021.
>See also: One in five Brits say they want to start a business in 2021
1. Teaching online
The pandemic has created a significant demand for online education. As children couldn’t attend school for months, parents sought ways to boost their child’s progress. The government is investing a lot of money in tutoring to help young people get back on track. While having a teaching qualification is usually essential for working for established companies, you could easily offer your services to your network
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Five successful business ideas for 2021
by James Birch • • 0 Comments
Originally written by James Birch on Small Business
Starting a business in 2021 takes a lot of courage, persistence, hard work and imagination. The current economy means firms in general are struggling to hit their bottom lines, but the world still needs new business ideas, innovative concepts and people with the nerve to take the risk and try them out.
If you’re one of these people, you need to know that you aren’t alone in your dreams of starting a business. More than three-quarters of all businesses in the UK are single-person enterprises and self-employment has nearly doubled in the last 20 years.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the most successful business ideas that we have seen in 2021.
>See also: One in five Brits say they want to start a business in 2021
1. Teaching online
The pandemic has created a significant demand for online education. As children couldn’t attend school for months, parents sought ways to boost their child’s progress. The government is investing a lot of money in tutoring to help young people get back on track. While having a teaching qualification is usually essential for working for established companies, you could easily offer your services to your network
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List of small business associations and networking groups
by Aaron Hurst • • 0 Comments
Originally written by Aaron Hurst on Small Business
The advice on offer will depend on whether the small business associations are national or local, focused on one specific industry (such as a trade association) or a generalist (e.g. a chamber of commerce).
For readers interested in taking advantage of the support offered by such groups, here is our list of UK small business organisations – many of whom we regularly work with when creating our advice articles and guides.
Any additions or updates gratefully received. See our contact details section to get in touch.
UK small business associations
Name: Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed
Website: ipse.co.uk
Mission: Empowering, protecting and connecting our members for success, making IPSE the association of choice for the self-employed.
Description: IPSE is a not-for-profit association that represents freelancers, consultants, contractors and others following the self-employment route. Benefits of membership include: tax and legal helplines, contract review service, discounts and deals on third-party services such as insurance, a group pension offer, and various guides and events.
Name: British Chambers of Commerce
Website: britishchambers.org.uk
Mission: “Our network exists to support and connect companies, bringing together firms to build new relationships, share best practice, foster new opportunities and provide practical support to help member businesses trade
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Three small businesses you can start on a shoestring
by Nicky Tatley • • 0 Comments
It’s often said that everyone has a book inside them – but how about a small business? Many of us have talents that are going to waste as we plod on with the 9-5. The thought that these skills or passions could be channelled into small business ideas of our own perhaps rarely crosses our minds.
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Top small business ideas for students
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
As a student, the thought of running your own business may appear like a distraction from ‘the point’ of going to school or university – that is, achieving an employable qualification. But why wait until graduation? As a student, there are a lot of excellent ways to create your own profitable side gig. Many have
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