
Business start-ups
1 in 5 sole traders close after one year
Businesses with ‘established’ traits more likely to keep trading.
320,000 people have a ‘side hustle’
Part-time self-employment helps innovation, IPSE says.
200,000 startups use dual-registration service
Collaborative service simplifies setup for new businesses.
More workers aim to become self-employed
Almost 1 in 5 workers aim to be their own boss in 2018.
Startup numbers fall after IR35 clampdown
Business formation drops by over 23,000 in 2017.
4 in 5 entrepreneurs are optimistic about 2018
Entrepreneurs are confident in the face of challenges.
Investors reveal business deal breakers
Many SMEs are misunderstanding what investors are looking for.
More firms miss their staging dates
Applications made after the deadline rises 7% on Q2 2017.