Having had his business idea dismissed by BBC Dragon Duncan Bannatyne, Lee McAteer set out to prove a novice British entrepreneur could launch a millennial travel brand to rival the famous Camp America. more»
To help kick-start a wave of entrepreneurial activity, we’ve brought together the best startup ideas under £10,000 that could represent a viable business opportunity at a realistic investment. more»
Barclays bank has announced an additional 54 branch closures by the end year, but has been warned its attempts to cut costs and streamline services threaten small business survival in hard-hit areas. more»
Launched in London this year, LuggageHero’s growing network of small local retail partners is benefitting from the hourly rates the platform offers tourists to safeguard their bags and suitcases. more»
Strong growth in consumer spending during early May will be welcomed by small retail and hospitality business owners, who’ll be hoping for earn even more over the second May bank holiday. more»
Marc Figueras and Florian Hoven are the founders of Keynest, a new key exchange service that allows serviced accommodation operators and Airbnb hosts to securely store keys in their nearest local store. more»
Having been compared to fellow accommodation platform Airbnb, City Room Rentals co-founder Nick Findlay explains how he has similarly big ambitions. more»
The UK services sector has seen a rise in activity in August following a record drop in July thought to be a result of disruption related to the Brexit vote. more»
The government has announced a Tourism Action Plan that aims to boost tourism in Britain through deregulatory measures and funding. more»
The "staycation" economy has provided a boost to small firms, with businesses in the accommodation and food sectors witnessing a turnover increase of 6.4 per cent in the first six months of the year more»
