Use the site in the order that makes a new business easier to test: choose an idea, understand the practical first steps, then make one decision at a time.

Day 1

Choose a realistic idea

Filter the idea library by budget, skills and time so your shortlist starts with what is feasible for you.

Browse the idea library

Days 2–3

Pressure-test the first steps

Use our founder playbooks to plan validation, setup, pricing and first conversations with potential customers.

Explore founder playbooks

Days 4–7

Turn your shortlist into a plan

Return to the quiz whenever your priorities change and get a fresh, tailored starting point for the next move.

Take the idea quiz

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Business Banking

Tide Business Account

A digital business account with Free, Smart, Pro and Max plans; suitability and protection depend on account type.

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Get £75 after spending £100 on the Tide card within 30 days. Get a further £125 by opening an eligible Tide Instant Saver, depositing £5,000 within seven days and maintaining the qualifying balance for 30 days. Eligibility and campaign terms apply.

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Free plan available with no monthly fee
Up to £200 partner reward: £75 for £100 card spend plus £125 for an eligible Instant Saver balance held for 30 days
Open and manage the account in the app
Accounting integrations including Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage
Expense categorisation and receipt capture

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Business Credit

Capital on Tap Business Credit Card

A UK business credit card offering 1% uncapped cashback, subject to eligibility.

7,500 pointsreader bonus

Worth £75. Awarded after your first card transaction within 30 days of sign-up, subject to approval, eligibility and campaign terms.

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7,500 bonus reward points worth £75 after your first card transaction within 30 days
1% uncapped cashback on eligible spending
No joining fee or annual fee
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Accounting integrations and spend notifications

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How the quiz works

A fixed library, matched to your real constraints.

The quiz asks about budget, available time, risk tolerance, work preferences, skills and income goals. It then compares those answers with editorially reviewed dimensions in the idea library. The result is an explainable shortlist, not a prediction of success or a claim that an algorithm understands your personal circumstances.

What to do with a result

Treat each match as a research starting point. Speak to prospective customers, test a small offer, check licences and insurance, calculate delivery costs, and revisit the result if your time or budget changes.

Read our methodology

2 minutes. Real ideas.

Stop scrolling Reddit for business ideas. Get yours now.

The quiz uses your real constraints — not a generic top-10 list.

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