So you’re looking to start a business.

Each year in the UK, more than 500,000 people start their own business. The survival rate for new businesses is not great as many don’t get past their first few years.

As with most things in life there are those people who start a business that are natural-born entrepreneurs with a fantastic idea that they turn into a successful new venture and there are those who are just looking to earn an income having been made redundant. Many want to earn more money or be their own boss and enjoy the greater flexibility that this can bring.

Starting a business can provide you with a more rewarding life, but it does requires careful planning in order to succeed. In this section we have some great advice about how to start your business and some great tools to get you going.