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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Getting your website to perform at its best can be a juggling act. Use Yell's tool to get simple insights into how search engines and users see your site - helping you identify the small improvements that could make a real difference.
Our guide, in association with Microsoft Advertising, will help you harness digital marketing to reach more customers and increase sales. Learn how pay-per-click advertising works and how to launch your first PPC campaign.
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.
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AXA landlord insurance provides cover to repair or rebuild your property following a loss. Cover up to 10 properties on one policy and benefit from owners’ liability cover (up to £10 million). Pay 0% interest when you pay monthly.
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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.
Missed calls means lost sales. Make sure you are always on the end of the line with an affordable business phone system. Search and compare providers and never miss a sales enquiry again.
Want VAT filing software that’s future-proof? GoSimpleVAT will help you navigate your digital VAT submissions with complete ease. From £9.99 a quarter, you’ll also get a 15% Donut discount when you register.
Increase sales and get paid faster with a card payment solution. Save money on your transaction fees and find the right payment solution for your business by comparing top providers.
Save up to £408* on our business broadband and phone deals. Backed by our 4G network and packed with features including: unlimited data, the UK's largest wi-fi network, 5 million hotspots and a fixed-price guarantee. Choose an enhanced packed for 4G Assure. Ends 31 December 2019, terms apply.
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.
Get business insurance from just £82* per year. We pay out on 99.3% of claims and our call centres are UK based. Only pay for the cover you need and get a 10% discount when you buy online.
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.
Make sure your van’s protected, no matter what you use it for. Benefit from accident recovery, roadside repairs, a guaranteed courtesy van following an accident* and our uninsured driver promise.
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.
AXA landlord insurance provides cover to repair or rebuild your property following a loss. Cover up to 10 properties on one policy and benefit from owners’ liability cover (up to £10 million). Pay 0% interest when you pay monthly.
Reach out to BusinessesForSale.com's 1.2 million monthly visitors, and find the right buyer for your business. Test the waters with a free, no-obligation trial - if you like what you see, simply upgrade to a paid package to contact your buyers.
Premierline specialise in providing business insurance to UK businesses of all sizes. Their experienced advisors will source the right solution to meet your insurance needs. Protect your business online in minutes and get expert advice in just one call.
Create your own beautiful, mobile-ready portfolio website with Pixpa's easy, drag-and-drop website builder. Get all the features and tools you need to grow your creative business. Get your 15-day free trial and save 10% on your first year.
SSL certificates - saving the internet, one green lock at a time. If you don’t have the little green lock from a trusted SSL certificate, your site is not secure. Secure your sites with GoDaddy.
PinnacleCart is the all-in-one webstore solution designed to increase visitors and conversions whilst growing sales. It is the complete solution allowing you to build stunning, mobile-ready storefronts. Get a 14-day free trial.
Priory Direct is the UK and Europe's leading supplier of eCommerce packaging and business essentials. Benefit from same-day despatch and next-day delivery, great value with mix and match savings on all products and earn 1% back on all orders.
It's more than just virus protection. It's peace of mind. Stay protected from the latest threats - ransomware, viruses, malware, spyware, unwanted programs, and more.
Office 365 is flexible, affordable and built for your business. Get business email, applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams for audio and video conferencing, and much more.
Getting your website to perform at its best can be a juggling act. Use Yell's tool to get simple insights into how search engines and users see your site - helping you identify the small improvements that could make a real difference.
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.
Our guide, in association with Microsoft Advertising, will help you harness digital marketing to reach more customers and increase sales. Learn how pay-per-click advertising works and how to launch your first PPC campaign.
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.
Powerful and simple accounting software. Built around you. Making Tax Digital ready software with unlimited invoicing and award winning support. Everything you need in one simple subscription with no add-on costs.
Self-employed? Coconut is a no-fuss app for managing your business finances from end-to-end. With Coconut, you can track your income and expenses, store receipts, create and send invoices and even calculate your tax bill as you earn. Open a free account today.
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.
30% of calls to businesses are missed. Telephone answering from Moneypenny can help you change that. Calculate how much business you are missing out on with Moneypenny's call calculator.
Millions of business products. Bulk pricing. Everything you love about Amazon. For Business. Create a free account now and get 20% off your first £100 spend.
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 when you register.
Revolutionise the way you manage Live Chat on your website with Moneypenny. Combining gold-standard software with the support of real people in the background - no chat goes unanswered. Calculate how much extra business you can capture with Moneypenny's Live Chat.
Your business deserves the best protection against cyber threats. Kaspersky Small Office Suite offers top-rated malware protection, along with a host of useful tools and simple-to-use management capabilities. Save 40% today with the Donuts.
