Innovation

Mandatory registration kicks in when turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 months, forcing a pricing dilemma for consumer-facing businesses.

CreatorFi's $45 million raise signals a shift: independent creators can now borrow against platform royalties and IP.

Monique Lester is going from model to founder with Crystal Rose Intimates. Four lessons for new entrepreneurs from how she is building her lingerie brand.

Whatnot and ElevenLabs captured 75% of disclosed capital in 2026's largest creator deals, while platforms and audience tools collapsed. The data shows where investor money actually flows.

The UK's SEIS and EIS investment schemes offer founders a way to raise capital and give investors 30-50% income tax relief plus capital gains exemptions.

56 million with income limits, while bonus depreciation offers unlimited write-offs. Most businesses can use both tools together to maximize immediate equipment writeoffs.

The Small Business Innovation Research program awards startups and small companies non-dilutive grants up to $2.15 million to develop innovative technology. Here's how to qualify and apply.

AVEC repays UK film and TV producers a net 25.5% of qualifying costs, and independent films under £15 million can claim close to 40%.

Starting October 1, SBA lenders must order independent earnings reviews and meet stricter coverage ratios before funding a business purchase.

Y Combinator published 13 priority startup ideas for its Fall 2026 batch, including a first-time submission from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll requesting defense technologies.

Self-employed owners and business partners can avoid IRS penalties by understanding safe harbor rules, payment deadlines and two key calculation methods.

