start a car wash

How to Start a Car Wash: A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

Kurt Graver Business Ideas, Business Start-up Advice

With over 30,000 car washes and rising vehicle ownership rates, the UK car wash industry presents a profitable business opportunity for entrepreneurs. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to launch a thriving car wash in the UK. The car wash sector generates £725 million in revenue annually in the UK. Hand-car washes make up most of these businesses due …

airbnb business

How to Start an Airbnb Business

Kurt Graver Business Ideas, Business Start-up Advice

With over 4 million Airbnb listings worldwide, becoming an Airbnb host can be an extremely lucrative business opportunity. In the UK alone, Airbnb generated an estimated £3.5 billion in revenue for hosts in 2021. But starting an Airbnb business requires thoughtful planning and preparation to create a five-star listing that attracts great guests and earns optimal profits. This comprehensive guide …

getting your first customers

Startups: How To Get Your First Customers & Sales

Kurt Graver Business Start-up Advice

No matter how great your product or service is, you don’t have a sustainable business if you don’t have customers. Also, you may be able to come up with a great new product or business, but that doesn’t automatically mean you can successfully sell it to customers. Many startups struggle at first to find customers and generate revenue.  Depending on …

becoming an influencer

Becoming a Social Media Influencer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Kurt Graver Business Ideas, Business Start-up Advice

Social media influencers have exploded in popularity recently, providing creative entrepreneurs new opportunities to monetise their passions online. With brands recognising the marketing potential of influencers, there’s never been a better time to launch your influencer career. This guide will walk you through the critical steps to becoming a successful influencer in the UK. Is Being an Influencer a Profession …

open a restaurant

How To Open A Restaurant Or Cafe In The UK

Kurt Graver Business Start-up Advice

Opening a UK restaurant or cafe can be profitable and sustainable. Hundreds of new restaurants, cafes and takeaways are opened every week. Opening a restaurant or cafe in the UK can be a daunting task. However, it can be a successful venture with proper planning and advice.  In this article, we’ll review the basic steps you must consider. The Restaurant …

business funding mistakes

10 Business Funding Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs And How To Avoid Them

Kurt Graver Business Start-up Advice, Business Start-up Advice

Are you struggling to get business funding for your start-up? Most entrepreneurs suffer from funding problems and delays when starting their business.  Getting business funding isn’t easy. However, many entrepreneurs disqualify themselves from most funders’ and investors’ criteria by making simple mistakes. Let’s look at some of the most common business funding mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. …

Innovator Founder Visa guide

A comprehensive guide to the new Innovator Founder Visa

Kurt Graver Business Start-up Advice

A comprehensive guide to the new Innovator Founder Visa, including eligibility requirements and application process The UK government has introduced a new visa route called the Innovator Founder visa. Designed for foreign nationals wishing to establish a business in the UK, this route replaces the old Innovator route and closes the Start-up route to new initial applications.  The Innovator Founder …