There are many businesses for people who like working in plant or food production, providing land-based services or caring for animals. Get the essentials for planning, starting up and running your own business in our practical guides.
The automotive sector consists of large concerns such as franchised dealers and smaller businesses like repairers. Our guides will help you start up and run your own automotive business, including putting together a business plan.
Businesses like accountants and employment agencies specialise in offering services to other businesses. If you have the right training and skills, this type of business might be right for you. Check out our practical guides for help.
The construction sector includes many different businesses, from architects to window fitters. Our practical guides will help you start up and run your own construction-based business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
Consumer services
Many businesses in the services sector are low cost to set up and can even be run from home - for example working as a photographer or a window cleaner. Our easy-to-follow guides will help you to plan, start up and run your own business.
Healthcare businesses include both traditional healthcare providers and complementary therapies. Our practical guides will help you start up and run your own healthcare business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
The catering and hospitality industry includes cafés, hotels, restaurants and many more. Our in-depth guides give you all the essentials for starting up and running your own business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
The leisure industry covers a huge range of businesses, from amusement arcades to pony trekking. Our in-depth guides give you all the essentials for starting up and running your own business, including putting together a business plan.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses range from major concerns selling vast numbers of mass produced goods to small niche artisan producers. Read our in-depth practical guides to planning, starting up and running your own manufacturing business.
Retail and wholesale
There are many hundreds of thousands of retail businesses in the UK, supported by a huge network of wholesalers. Our in-depth guides will help you plan, start up and run your own retail or wholesale business.
Transport industry
You'll need the appropriate vehicle and driver licences to set up a transport business like a removals or taxi firm. Our practical guides help you start up and run your own business, including preparing your financial forecasts.
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Are legal documents costing you a fortune? Simply-Docs offer a trusted, affordable and simple alternative with hundreds of ready-to-use templates, forms and guides. Save £5 and buy the package for just £30 with our exclusive discount code SLD7948.S.
Funding Options helps small businesses find the right funding, from more than 50 of the UK's leading lenders. Whether you need £1,000 or £10 million, to fund growth, bridge a gap or just stay in the game, they can find the best deal for you.
Sage Business Cloud takes the hassle out of managing your business. From freelancer to small business, there's a solution to help you lock down your numbers like a finance pro. Enjoy a 90-day free trial, or get 50% off for three months.
Really Simple Systems CRM is designed for small businesses providing everything you need to run your sales and marketing with ease. It's simple and intuitive with great user support. Claim your 14-day free trial.
Thinking of starting a business? It could be the best thing you ever did. Download our free step-by-step guide to getting the basics right, and get an exclusive 10% off Office 365 Business Premium to start your new venture off on the right foot.
Need to stand out from the crowd? Try something different with a personalised, branded game from Piknik. Choose from three addictive options, all proven to boost user engagement - it's measurable too. Exclusive discount for Donut users (T&Cs apply).
TAB - The Alternative Board - brings together non-competing business owners and leaders each month in small groups, similar to a board meeting. They help each other to identify opportunities and solve key challenges they face.
EmpowerRD make applying for R&D business tax credits easy. With their 100% success rate with HMRC, and uniquely low fee of 5% of claim value, they could save you thousands. Don't leave it to chance - trust the experts to handle your claim.
Hotjar helps you understand how people are really interacting with your website. Analysis and feedback tools give you valuable insights into what works and what doesn't, so you can make the right changes. Try free for 60 days.
Find candidates cost-effectively. Indeed is the number one job site worldwide, with more than 200 million visitors per month looking for jobs with businesses like yours. Sign up today and get a £50 credit towards your first sponsored job post.
Want to lower your tax bill? GoSimpleTax is the easy way to submit your tax return - it guides you through step by step, suggesting where savings could be made. It's HMRC recognised, jargon-free and intuitive. Get 15% off Gold with code DONUTS18.
Build a beautiful online shop with BigCommerce. Drive traffic, convert visitors and seamlessly sell across multiple channels with their revolutionary ecommerce platform. Try for free for 15 days, and if you love it, you'll get 10% off an annual plan (T&Cs apply).
It's easy to create a stunning business website. Choose one of Yell's easy-to-use templates to get started - just drag and drop to add your own content. It's secure, mobile-friendly and Google-friendly, too. With custom URL and email included.
Utilitywise help thousands of UK businesses manage their business energy, so you can rest assured they know their stuff. Compare prices online, and get a better deal for your business - if you can save, they'll even help you switch.
Yell's Starter Pack provides everything you need to start promoting your business online. Their powerful but user-friendly solutions can help you get found by customers - you'll get ongoing expert support, too. Just £20 a month (T&Cs apply).
