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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Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Emma Jones CBE, Small Business Commissioner joins SheChain Live

"Women don't need fixing. The opportunities do"

Ad Feature Dream job klaxon: Foodie wanted to run destination pub near Chorley

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

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

The region is home to more than 1.19 million businesses.

Ad Feature Big Business Events calls for growth in the North West

One of the exquisite glamping pads

'Memorable' glamping brand named among UK’s top 100 businesses

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

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
A Lancashire businessman has been named as one of the highest paying taxpayers in the UK in the Sunday Times Tax List 2026, released today.
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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

Independent businesses in Lancashire celebrated as part of Small Business Saturday’s Tour highlighting the nation’s favourite businesses

Preston’s small businesses shine as part of small business roadshow

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

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

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

SpudBros

SpudBros sponsorship 'as good as it gets' says PNE CEO Peter Ridsdale

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

Ad Feature Investment company forced to clarify name after causing confusion
A boutique investment business has issued a public clarification after its name became confused with a similarly-named company.
Martin Winter

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

Wild Venus, Burnley

I started making wax melts at home - now I've got my own boutique

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

Preston Partnership directors, Beckie Joyce, John Chesworth and Rob Binns

Business leaders to descend on city for inaugural tech festival

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

23 pubs, cafes, takeaways and restaurants up for sale in Lancashire

23 pubs, cafes, takeaways and restaurants up for sale in Lancashire

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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

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

Top tips for budding entrepreneurs

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