Practical tips solopreneurs can use to reduce stress and improve wellbeing

If you’ve taken the leap and started your own business, life as a solopreneur can be difficult. Before stress levels reach an all-time high, it’s time to start prioritising your wellbeing to ensure your business succeeds. Here are some practical tips you can use to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. Pinpoint where your stress […]

The tech you need to upgrade your social media presence 

In today’s digital world, having great visuals is an essential part of your social media strategy. With attention spans becoming shorter and competition fiercer, you need to make sure that all your social content is of the highest standard, or people will simply scroll past. While relying on your trusty phone is perfectly fine in […]

How to turn your business idea into a reality: A ten-step guide

Your new business idea is set to take your industry by storm. It’s all down on paper, you’ve won the support of family and friends, but how do you turn your idea into a reality? If you’re looking to launch your new enterprise into the startup stratosphere, follow our ten-step guide to turn your business […]

Nine purpose-led startups saving our environment

The market for sustainable products is steadily growing as consumers search for more environmentally friendly alternatives to everyday items.  During The Pitch 2022, a huge number of entries came from purpose-led startups. More than 50% of finalists in The Pitch 2022 were purpose led, including the overall winner. It’s no surprise that purpose has become […]

Win an hour’s mentoring session with angel investor Simon Squibb!

Apply to The Pitch 2023 by the 31st May and be in with a chance of winning an hour’s mentoring session with Simon Squibb. Simon Squibb is an angel investor, mentor and entrepreneur who is on a mission to help 10 million people start and grow a business. He’s been a friend of The Pitch […]

What to include when writing your business plan

Whether it’s to guide the growth of your business or to secure investment, having a solid business plan is a vital tool for startup founders. The main goal of your business plan is to explain fundamentally what you want your business to accomplish and how you intend to do it.  Throughout your startup journey and […]

Updated guide for 2024: Government support for small businesses

Starting or growing a business is incredibly challenging. Fortunately, the government has a whole host of advice, support and funding for startups. Understanding and accessing it, however, is easier said than done. We’ve rounded up the most important government help out there into one handy guide. You’ll learn exactly what support is available for your […]

Watch the pitches from the best startups across the UK

This year, The Pitch received over 500 applications and we had the tough job of selecting the top 60 startups for our six regional finals.  After travelling across the UK for every regional – Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and two in London – one winner from each was chosen.  With the addition of the Side […]

How to run your first ecommerce ad campaign

Once you’ve launched your new ecommerce store, it might feel like a good time to press pause and celebrate. But the hard work is far from over: getting people to visit your shop is your next challenge.  The internet is an extremely competitive space. There are no guarantees that anyone will find your store among […]

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