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

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A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into lo...

Chancellor John Healey speaking during the Labour Party Conference. PIC: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire

UK needs to turn the tide on entrepreneur exodus - Joe David

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Andy Burnham, greets Northern mayors as he arrives to deliver a speech at the People's History Museum, Manchester, to pledge to give Britain the "circuit-breaker it needs" whilst unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Why Andy Burnham's commitment to devolution matters to business

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

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

Half of Gen Zs have started their own business

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew.

Why Andrew was the very antithesis of sophistication - Christa Ackroyd

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

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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

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

Jason Sudeikis who plays Ted Lasso in the stands during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire.

Bosses should embrace their inner Ted Lasso

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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

Yorkshire Rich List 2025: Yorkshire's top 50 richest people

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

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New social enterprise festival set to come to York

Red Bull shows how bans can lead to business success

Dewsbury Business Network Launch

Dewsbury Business Network set to launch in September

Aihtsham Rashid is the founder of Hurayra Pet Food.

Make the entrepreneur’s journey less arduous - Aihtsham Rashid
This month marks a milestone I have been working towards for over two years: the arrival of Hurayra Pet Food, the UK’s first HMC-certified halal premium cat food. It’s a world-first, born from necessity, driven by passion, fuelled by an unshakable belief that pet owners deserve better: high-quality, ethically produced food that they can trust.
Aihtsham Rashid

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

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

Daniel Eha came in to the den to pitch his business Pure Pet Food - and he ended up putting his mouth where his money was

Yorkshire duo eats dog food on TV – now their business is worth £25m

Chris Boyes shares his expert insight. Picture: Piranha Photography

Entrepreneurs realising you don't have to leave Yorkshire

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

Small firms say AI 'essential for survival'

Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd

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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

Green Growth Awards announces winners

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

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Yorkshire's richest billionaires according to Forbes - their stories
How entrepreneurs from Yorkshire built billion-dollar empires 💼
Alex Nelson

Breast cancer survivor turns trauma into successful swimwear business

The moment Alan Lewis drove off with the staff member on the bonnet of the car. Credit: Mainsgill Farm Shop

Watch moment shoplifter drives away with staff member on the bonnet

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

Angry business owner covers car with hundreds of fixed penalty notices

Take a below at the 11 universities across Yorkshire ranked from best to worst. Pictures: Google

Social mobility must 'move away from academic route' to level up North

David Skaith, Tracy Brabin and Rachel Reeves. Credit: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Exclusive Rachel Reeves announces new powers for mayors on innovation funding

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I'm an entrepreneur - these are my 7 secrets to launching a business

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

Temple Newsam Food Festival.

Temple Newsam: Yorkshire house to host first food festival in 2025

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NatWest Champions Leeds-based Entrepreneurs for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Jonathan Barber shares his expert insight

Entrepreneurs shouldn't overlook exit planning: Jonathan Barber

Trademark Helpline Introduces New Innovations

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after she gave a speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Capital gains tax rumours show Labour doesn't understand entrepreneurs

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

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

A person walks past a closed Wilko store. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

We’ll all be sorry when High Streets gone - Sarah Todd

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

Entrepreneurs on the scheme will gain access to business workshops, a book club, mentorship scheme, business address and secure post boxes, plus a new coworking space based at Shine.

Leeds scheme aiming to help female entrepreneurs to welcome 40 new members

Pretty Mama Founders

North East entrepreneurs are invited to apply for expanding accelerator programm...

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The 20 fastest-growing businesses across the UK named

Michelle Ovens CBE is the founder of Small Business Britain.

Next government needs to support small firms on climate change - Michelle Ovens

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

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Phil Fraser shares his expert insight

Entrepreneurs seem to be falling out of love with business coaching: Phil Fraser

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

Dogh shop and cafe in Welburn

Village cafe supper clubs could harm 'tranquility' of Howardian Hills

Steve Harris shares his expert insights.

Leeds is ready to surf second wave of tech growth: Steve Harris

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