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Start-ups

Articles on Startups – newly established businesses most often characterised by innovation, agility, and high growth potential, pursuing disruptive ideas or technologies with the aim of addressing unmet needs or solving pressing challenges in the market.

Entrepreneurs

Why supporting Sub-Saharan African start-ups should matter to the UK

The Baobab Network works with African start-ups that are solving real problems their founders have seen day to day, from helping farmers improve their yield to giving children in rural areas access education. Co-founder Toby Hanington speaks with GrowthBusiness on the network's growth journey.

Entrepreneurs

“Screw it, just do it”: Why Richard Branson’s motto works for start-ups today

Britain's most beloved entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson talks innovation, start-up confidence, and staying fearless at times of uncertainty ahead of Voom Tour 2017.

Growth Planning

How start-ups can smoothly upscale and compete for big business

From having the right marketing strategies in place to knowing when to outsource, here are some of the top strategies that can help you scale up from Exact Abacus' Gemma Tomlinson.

Legislation and Regulation

Why governance must be a priority for start-ups

Establishing governance procedures in high-growth firms should be a top priority, writes eShare's Alister Esam.

Entrepreneurs

Start-up to superstars: the story behind 888 Holdings

Here's how 888 Holding rose from a small-scale start-up to its current position within the internet gambling industry.

Entrepreneurs

The hustler, hacker and hipster: The personality types every tech start-up needs

Hiring for your business means thinking about its longevity. Here are the three personalities you need in your tech start-up.

Entrepreneurs

5 tips for balancing a start-up with marriage and kids

Susannah Davda, the founder and director of The Shoe Consultant Ltd launched her footwear consultancy in April 2015, juggling being an entrepreneur, spouse, and mother throughout. Here are her five tips on getting the balance right.

Growth Planning

​7 signs your start-up is ready to expand its team

Is your business ready and able to hire more staff? Raj Dhonota outlines the seven signs to watch for if you're at that stage.

Entrepreneurs

Why Ireland trumps the rest of Europe as the best place to start up

London may not be be the best place for ambitious businesses looking to grow in Europe, according to new research.

Growth Planning

20 ways to avoid start-up failure

Founders of a previously successful business have a 30 per cent better chance of success with their next venture. Here's how to avoid start-up pitfalls on your way to the top.

Growth Planning

2016 global start-up capitals REVEALED

From San Francisco to Singapore, here are the top cities for start-ups for 2016

News

Why Britain’s best start-ups love America

The United States offers British start-ups over 300 million sophisticated consumers, roughly 500 "active" venture capital firms, and the opportunity to be a charming British import.