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Bringing Amazing Futures to Everyday People
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Start or Grow a Small Business
From dog walkers to bookkeepers, personal trainers to financial advisers…
We’re a community and knowledge centre for people wanting to start a business and existing small business owners.
- Simple instructions, templates and videos for starting a business
- Instant access to experts to support existing business owners
- Gain further knowledge and confidence with free monthly workshops
What's Included
Community
Be part of a growing community and be supported along the way.
Ask questions and get answers
Learn from business owners
Receive advice from experts
Access on desktop or mobile
Knowledge Centre
Know the essential parts of starting or growing a business.
Turn your idea into a clear plan
Know what to do next (and when)
- Simple, easy to follow guides
Ready to design a business plan
Guides & Tools
Gain 100+ templates, bite-sized videos, cheatsheets and checklists.
- Identify your unique selling points
Business planning templates
Frameworks for business accounts
Marketing cheatsheets
Live Events
A calendar mixed of weekly and monthly online live experiences.
Weekly Q&A
Monthly workshops
- Networking events
New member meetups
How The Hub Started
We created The Hub to help people start and grow businesses with confidence.
With the right knowledge, tools and community around you, building something of your own becomes possible.
New Breed of Entrepreneurs
A new breed of entrepreneurs is rising. Everyday people building businesses with determination, practical skills, and the belief they can create a better future.
Go from Plan to Action in 6 Months
Building a business comes down to a few key things. If you get these right, everything else becomes easier.
Before anything else, understand what you’re stepping into. This section covers the reality of running a business, how to approach it properly, and what will be expected of you day to day.
- The pros and trade-offs of self-employment
- Building the right mindset to stay consistent
- Creating a clear reason behind what you’re doing
A lot of ideas never move forward because they stay too vague. Here, you’ll work through your idea properly so you know what you’re offering, who it’s for, and how it stands out.
- Turning an idea into something structured
- Defining your USP clearly
- Choosing a name that fits and makes sense
Without a plan, most people end up guessing their way through. This section gives you a clear structure to follow so you know what needs to be in place and what to focus on next.
- Building a simple, usable business plan
- Defining your direction and priorities
- Breaking things down into manageable steps
Before putting time or money into something, you need to understand the space you’re entering. This helps you look at your market properly and make better decisions early on.
- Understanding your audience
- Looking at competitors in a practical way
- Identifying gaps and opportunities
- Using simple tools like SWOT to assess your position
Setting things up properly at the start avoids problems later. This section explains the options clearly so you can choose what works for your situation.
- Sole trader vs limited company
- How to register your business
- Understanding basic legal and structural requirements
You don’t need to overcomplicate this, but you do need to stay in control of your numbers. This section focuses on what actually matters when managing your finances.
- Pricing your products or services properly
- Understanding profit, costs, and cash flow
- Basic forecasting
- VAT and tax essentials
Marketing is where most people get lost because there’s too many variables. This focuses on what’s actually useful when you’re starting or trying to grow.
- What marketing is and how it works
- Building a simple marketing plan
- Using social media correctly
- Getting visible without overcomplicating it
Once things are running, the focus shifts to improving and building consistency. This section helps you step back, review, and move forward with more clarity.
- Reviewing what’s working and what’s not
- Making adjustments based on real results
- Building consistency in how you run and grow the business
Get Started for Free
Start with a 14 day free trial of HubSpace (usually £19.99 per month).
Once inside, you’ll find 100+ how to videos, guides and tools, with new resources added every week.
Whether you’re ready to get started or still figuring things out, you’ll quickly see what to learn next and how the community of experts and business owners can support you along the way.
Take your time, explore the Hub and see how it can support your journey.
Make Sense Of What To Do Next
Book a free 20 minute one to one consultation with a Hub expert as part of your Hubspace trial.
This is your time to talk through your idea, your current situation, or anything you feel unsure about.
Just starting out or already building your business? We’ll help you make sense of where you are and what to focus on next.
You’ll leave with clear, next steps you can use straight away for your business idea.
Move forward with more confidence.
Find Your Starting Point
Every business journey is different. Some people are just exploring a business idea, others are ready to launch, grow, or reset.
We help you start and grow your business from idea to scale with support.
Explore your business journey and find your next step.
Save 40% off on your first year with us
Hubspace
Access all videos, templates and tools in The Hub with expert forums and workshops.
Bringing Amazing Futures to Everyday People.
Step by Step Learning
Learn business planning, finances and marketing through clear, simple lessons.
Weekly Question Evenings
Ask questions every Thursday at 7pm and get answers from Hub experts.
Advice When You Need It
Talk things through and get clear direction for your next steps.
Business Community
Connect in the Hub Lounge, share ideas and learn from others.
Tools And Templates
Use ready-made templates and tools to take action faster.
Expert Support
Get advice from experts when you need help moving forward.
Webinars & Workshops
Learn key business skills through live sessions you can follow and apply.