The UK is experiencing a start-up boom. More than 770,000 people started their own business in 2020 – a huge increase on the more usual annual tally of 660,000. 

Starting a business is cheaper, quicker and easier than ever. People of all ages, from all over the UK, from all manner of backgrounds are now starting their own business. They need reliable advice, so they can make good decisions and avoid expensive mistakes. 

For more than 12 years, the Start Up Donut website has provided sound advice to people starting their own business. The site attracts some three-quarters of a million visitors a year and for the very first time the Start Up Donut has launched its own podcast.

With need-to-know advice from small-business experts and tips from those who’ve started their own business, the Start Your Own Business podcast is essential listening if you’re starting your own business (or thinking about it). Set up your new business in the right way and get off to the best possible start.

Visit Start Up Donut for more free information about starting a business and sign up to the Donut newsletter for weekly start-up news, advice and special offers to help you save time and money.

The first series of this podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of the Federation of Small Businesses.