Resources
Helpful guides & articles for small businesses
Tools & tips to help you run your business
- Food and Drink
![How to start a cafe in the UK]()
How to start a cafe in the UK
28 August 2026
Learn how to start a cafe in the UK: setup costs, licences, and a step-by-step checklist. Get the practical numbers you need.
Read more - Food and Drink
![How to Start a Restaurant in the UK in 2026]()
How to Start a Restaurant in the UK in 2026
28 August 2026
Thinking of starting a restaurant in the UK? Learn the costs, licences, business structure and banking you need to open. Get set up the right way.
Read more - Food and Drink
![Restaurant setup costs]()
Restaurant setup costs
28 August 2026
How much does it cost to open a restaurant in the UK? See a cost-by-cost breakdown with sources, plus funding and banking points to help plan your launch.
Read more - Food and Drink
![Food business licensing in the UK]()
Food business licensing in the UK
27 August 2026
Starting a pub, café or food business in the UK? Get an overview of the licences and registrations to consider, when to apply, and what they cost.
Read more - Food and Drink
![Food truck setup costs: what to be aware of when starting out]()
Food truck setup costs: what to be aware of when starting out
27 August 2026
How much does a food truck cost in the UK? See a 2026 budget breakdown covering the van, equipment, licences and running costs. Plan your budget.
Read more - Food and Drink
![When the local closes, what takes its place?]()
When the local closes, what takes its place?
17 July 2026
Rising costs and funding challenges are reshaping hospitality, but operators across the UK are finding new ways to survive and thrive.
Read more
