Find the business you should actually start.
Take a 2-minute quiz. Get 3 business ideas tailored to your skills, time, and budget — plus the exact starter stack to launch in a week.
From "I don't know what to start" to launching, in three steps.
1. Take the quiz
Answer 7 quick questions about your skills, time, budget, and goals. Takes 2 minutes.
2. Get tailored ideas
Our AI returns 3 business ideas matched to your answers — with first steps and revenue ranges.
3. Launch with the stack
Open a business bank account and grab a business card — your starter stack is two links away.
431 business ideas, ready to filter.
Freelance Copywriting
Sell words to founders who can't write.
Paid Newsletter
Own an audience, sell ads or subscriptions.
Local Cleaning Service
Recurring revenue from a phone and a sponge.
Etsy Print-on-Demand
Designs you make once, sell forever.
Social Media Management
Run SMB social accounts on retainer.
Niche Dropshipping Store
Sell physical products without holding stock.
Practical guides for UK founders.
No fluff — banking, tax, validation, and the first 100 days.
How to Open a UK Business Bank Account in 2026
Step-by-step on what you need, how long it takes, and which provider to pick if you want it done by tomorrow.
Best Business Credit Card for UK Small Businesses
Cashback, credit limits, and fees compared. The one card that wins for most new businesses.
The First 100 Days of a New Business: A Practical Checklist
What to set up, what to ignore, and what to prioritise in the first 100 days after you decide to start.
Start with a clear next step, not a bigger to-do list.
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.
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 libraryPressure-test the first steps
Use our founder playbooks to plan validation, setup, pricing and first conversations with potential customers.
Explore founder playbooksTurn 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 quizSet up your business with two verified partner offers.
Tide’s Up to £200 reward includes card-spend, deposit and qualifying-balance holding conditions; Capital on Tap’s 7,500-point reward also has eligibility criteria. Review the full details before you apply.
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Tide Business Account
A digital business account with Free, Smart, Pro and Max plans; suitability and protection depend on account type.
Get £75 after spending £100 on the Tide card within 30 days. You may qualify for 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.
- Free plan available with no monthly fee
- Up to £200 partner reward: £75 for £100 card spend plus a possible £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
Capital on Tap Business Credit Card
A UK business credit card offering rewards on eligible spending, subject to approval.
New approved applicants can earn 7,500 points after a qualifying transaction during the three-month promotion period. Points are worth £75 when redeemed for cashback; see the current terms for exclusions and payment timing.
- 7,500 bonus points, worth £75 when redeemed for cashback, under the partner promotion
- 1% rewards on eligible spending
- No joining fee or annual fee
- Free additional employee cards
- Accounting integrations and spend notifications
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.
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The quiz uses your real constraints — not a generic top-10 list.
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