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

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Seitan Hustle in Lord Street has been nominated for a top awards

Vegan takeaway shortlisted in semi-finals British Kebab Awards

Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of multi-million pound project revealed

Huge Fleetwood People’s Pier update as new images of project revealed

'An opportunity for something positive' - Unique chance to run beloved Anchorsholme Park café in Blackpool

'Opportunity for positivity' - Unique chance to run beloved park café

Rebekah at her Fleetwood Market staff New Leash of Life

I run a market pet shop and I can't wait to see what the future holds

Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Fashion entrepreneur Karen Millen to inspire at fireside event

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

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

Some of the shortlisted Lancashire businesswomen

Lancashire women fly flag in UK celebration of women in business

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

More than £857,000 of government funding has been invested across Fylde over the past year.

Council hails 'game-changing' £857k from UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Teenage Market Poulton

Young traders to showcase handmade products at Teenage Market

The event ran May 13–16 in Bangkok

Ad Feature SUBCON Expo hits £526 million in parts trade

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
The startup is challenging the rent payment experience.
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Take a look at the 14 people in the North West listed amongst the UK's 100 highest taxpayers

14 North West businessmen listed amongst UK's 100 highest taxpayers

Thomas Joseph Morris is a British billionaire businessman and the founder of retail chain Home Bargains.

Lancashire businessman named as one of Britain's highest taxpayers

Take a look at the 25 richest people in the North West as the North West Business Insider Rich List is revealed

The North West's 25 richest people named on Business Insider Rich List

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

Take a look at the 25 richest people in the North West as the North West Business Insider Rich List is revealed

25 of the richest people in the North West at new rich list revealed

Representatives from the University of Lancashire's Business School, local SMEs and the IOEE

The University of Lancashire is one of best in UK for entrepreneurs

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

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with Ryan Green, owner of Last Light coffee on Edward Street, South Shore

I want tough new laws brought in to stop the scourge of late payments

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

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

Craft + Common

Our idea wouldn't have come to life without £150m entrepreneur fund

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'

Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd

Ad Feature Investment company forced to clarify name after causing confusion

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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

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: Shoplifter drives away with courageous staff member on bonnet

Thomas Joseph Morris, 70, is a British billionaire businessman and the founder of retail chain Home Bargains.

Lancashire businessman named as one of Britain's highest taxpayers

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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

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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

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

15 pubs, cafes, takeaways and restaurants up for sale on the Fylde coast

15 pubs, takeaways and restaurants up for sale on the Fylde coast

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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

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The 20 fastest-growing businesses across the UK named

2023 Enterprise Vision Awards winners. The EVAs is the UK's largest business awards dedicated solely to women

Enterprise Vision Awards announce Lancashire finalists for 2024

Sam Elliott-Black founder of Sam’s Naturally Handmade.

I lost my dad and job during Covid but now I have won a business award

Abingdon Street Market welcomes two new independent retailers

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

North West trio named in prestigious Sunday Times Young Power List

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

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

Derry Green of The Secret Garden Glamping pitches on Dragon's Den

The Secret Garden Glamping to showcase on Dragon's Den

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