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Ways to improve your business in 2026
05 February 2026
As January has drawn to a close you may have already set aside any well-intentioned new year’s resolutions. But there is still time to make small changes in the way you run your business. Here, we get some inspirational ideas from the people we interviewed for Entrepreneur Academy last year.
Six tips for startups trying to sell into big corporations
06 October 2025
Mark Jannetta, Ventures Innovation Partner at Barclays, on how to prepare, explain, and sell your product or service to corporations.
Setting up a pension plan for startups: a step-by-step guide
03 November 2025
An introductory guide explaining the pension considerations for founders and their obligations to employees
How to best work with your co-founder in six key areas
12 January 2026
Scott Wylie, co-founder of payments startup PayHere, shares his top tips for maintaining a healthy and productive co-founder relationship.
How students can help startups to grow
10 November 2025
Sherry Coutu CBE, founder of Workfinder, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, explains what students can bring to the table as startups grow.
Insuring your new business: two-minute guide
20 October 2025
Ensuring you and your business are protected by relevant insurance policies is an essential step for any entrepreneur or startup founder
Choosing a legal structure for your startup
20 October 2025
A guide to business structures often used by entrepreneurs in the UK
Three procurement essentials that help startups build resilience and stay lean
13 October 2025
Get procurement right and you can reduce costs and help secure investment. Nick Wildgoose, supply-chain risk consultant and director of Procurement Advantage, explains.
What angel investors want to see in a startup’s business plan
15 December 2025
How to write a business plan: advice from the experts.
Is Crowdfunding Right for You?
24 November 2025
It’s likely that you’ve heard the word crowdfunding thrown around a lot, especially if you’re venturing into a new project or starting a new company.
What to consider when pitching to a corporate partner
01 December 2025
A look at the benefits for startups looking to partner with a strategic or a corporate investor, and what to consider when creating your pitch.
How to best work with a mentor
22 December 2025
Entrepreneur Kerry Ritz mentors many early-stage startups across the globe, sharing his experience with those making their first steps into business.
How to create a strong, responsible culture for your startup
05 January 2026
Company culture is one of the key factors to winning investment as well as effective decision-making and growth, says responsible innovation coach Sam Brown
How to evaluate your startup idea
29 December 2025
Matthew Grimes, from Cambridge Judge Business School discusses how to evaluate your startup idea
Why startups fail to find funding: an investor’s perspective
08 December 2025
Tara Sabre Collier shares practical advice to help founders secure investment.
How to build trust with customers
17 November 2025
Jacob Whitish, head of global sales and marketing at Clarity PR, gives us his tips for building trust with customers.
Thinking of raising? Here’s what you need to know
13 December 2024
John Spindler has over 15 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and business advisor / consultant and investor. After 13 years as CEO of Capital Enterprise, John left in March 2023 to set up a new fund called Twin Path that will invest in the pre-seed rounds of UK’s best AI first startups.
Six Funding Readiness Hacks
05 December 2024
As a business grows, many founders realise that to keep it scaling they need to seek external funding. Here we outline some shortcuts that should help make the process of pitching to investors as painless and efficient as possible