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Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

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Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

AXA took to the streets of London to discuss entrepreneurs' business dreams

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business

Cambridge Forum is an independent global forum uniting professionals in a shared space to exchange knowledge and skills.

Ad Feature Cambridge Forum announces Pitch My Idea

The event ran May 13–16 in Bangkok

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Six in 10 said lack of funding is holding them back from pursuing their entrepreneurial vision.

Confidence and age are among the reasons Brits don’t start a business

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to headline Edinburgh AI gathering

LtoR: Carl Johnstone, Tom Costello, and Adam Harding of Edinburgh-based Tailored Spirits.

Private-client whisky specialist wins UK Young Entrepreneur Award

The 'genius' business whizz heading revamp of Edinburgh's cook school

Banking is changing - and we’re looking at one challenger bank that’s leading the field

A new generation of banks is rewarding customers for using accounts

Mohy Jishi (Chief Operations Officer), Victor Della Faille (Chief Financial Officer), Sami Hassan (Chief Technology Officer) and Arthur Greenwood (Chief Executive Officer)

Ad Feature UK startup raises $2.1M to bring credit cards to the UK rental market

Edinburgh-based entrepreneur John McClarey, founder of corporate charity sports events company Business Fives, pictured making his pitch on Dragons’ Den.

City businessman aims to score on Dragons' Den with football venture

Many had to pull in cash from personal savings, family loans and credit cards to go it alone.

Average SME had less than £6,000 to get their business off the ground

76% of business owners reported that their mental health has directly suffered as a consequence of chasing unpaid invoices.

Ad Feature Survey reveals hidden toll of late payments on UK business owners

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right)

Nail art company named Small Business of the Year
A Welsh nail art business has been named ‘Small Business of the Year’ by Small Business Britain at this year’s Small Awards, with ten other stand-out, inspirational small businesses from across the country also celebrated.
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Small firms say AI 'essential for survival'

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I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Eva picked up the award from Theo Paphitis

The business I started as a hobby has won an award from Theo Paphitis

Green Growth Awards announces winners

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I'm a business expert: my 5 tips for starting your own venture in 2025

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

Edinburgh female enterpeneurs Yola Jones, left, Daniela Belvide, top right, and Danae Shell were among the 50 winners of the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards.

Three inspiring city female entrepreneurs make the world better

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

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I'm an entrepreneur - these are my 7 secrets to launching a business
Richard Carter shares how he built a platform that’s saving small businesses millions 💡
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Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Take a look through our gallery to see 15 of the richest people in Edinburgh and the Lothians, in no particular order.

15 of the richest celebs from Edinburgh and the Lothians

Trademark Helpline Introduces New Innovations

Ad Feature The Trademark Helpline unveils innovations to boost UK businesses

Asad Shamim - crowned Business Leader of the Year at the 2024 British Muslim Award

Business Leader of the Year Asad Shamim shares his strategy to success

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner.

Edinburgh business owner recognised by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Young adults are gearing up to become their own boss by 30

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Steven Bartlett attends the "Wonder Woman 1984" Special Screening at Honourable Artillery Company on May 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Steven Bartlett invests into ‘erotic’ business in Dragons’ Den episode

Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC

How to watch The Apprentice final and list of past winners of BBC show

Virgin StartUp says it has found that the first Friday in January is a peak time for new entrepreneurs to begin their start-up journey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quarter of Scots thinking of launching own business in 2023

Dragons Den 2023: Release date and panel including Steven Bartlett, Peter Jones and Sara Davies

Dragons’ Den 2023: When does it start and who is on the panel?

Dragons’ Den 2023 cast net worth - See how much Touker Suleyman and Diary of a CEO Steven Bartlett are worth

Dragons’ Den 2023 cast net worth - how much are the dragons worth?

BBC The Apprentice 2023: Full line up, when series 17 starts and how to watch on TV

The Apprentice 2023: Meet the candidates and how to watch series 17

Sir Alan Sugar flanked by fellow Apprentice judges Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell

The Apprentice looking for contestants for series 18 - how to apply

Young Spirits co-founders John Ferguson and Alex Harrison.

Edinburgh friends celebrate whisky business success

'We hope that this experience will help showcase Scotland's world-class start-up ecosystem on the international stage,' says Startup Grind Scotland. Picture: contributed.

Entrepreneurs given chance to visit Silicon Valley with Startup Grind Scotland

Debbie Wake says the accelerator has helped MyWay Digital Health better understand its commercial growth strategy. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Pioneering participants in AI-focused accelerator raise £6m-plus

BioLiberty co-founder Rowan-Armstrong tests the glove hoping to restore grip strength to boost muscle grip (Photo: BioLiberty).

Edinburgh University chooses 15 AI innovators to address global issues

Phoneboxes on the Royal Mile by John Knox House that are being turned into office spaces with keyboards and wireless printers. Picture; Greg Macvean

Edinburgh phone boxes to be converted into micro offices

The new facility will be based at gogarburn. Picture: Greg Macvean

RBS to create entrepreneurial hub at Gogarburn HQ

Chris Hoy to launch his own brand of bikes in May

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