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British Business Bank Part of the British Business Bank, Start Up Loans is a UK government backed programme to provide advice, loans and mentoring to start up businesses

You can now apply for a Start Up Loan and get access to personal support and training to help develop your business plans. Register to get ahead with your Start Up Loan by clicking on the 'Sign Up' tab! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuploansuk/

05/06/2026

Something’s bubbling in Anglesey 🫙🌿

On World Environment Day, we’re taking a moment to spotlight how one business is approaching sustainability day to day.

For Anna Lloyd, it’s part of how runs, from seasonal produce to small-batch fermentation.

A steady build, shaped by doing things thoughtfully.

💬 What does sustainability look like in your business?

 

26/05/2026

Entrepreneurship runs in the family.

For Amy Freeman, co-founding Little Padrón was a natural next step – coming from a long line of female entrepreneurs and bringing her own experience running independent catering to the table.

🌯 Teaming up with Connor, the pair have grown the business with a mobile street food venture, feeding people across Chester and beyond.

With support from Start Up Loans (via GC Business Finance), they were able to invest in their trailer, secure a prep unit, and cover key startup costs.

Beyond Chelsea 🌸As the Chelsea Flower Show comes to a close this weekend, we’re spotlighting businesses across the UK th...
22/05/2026

Beyond Chelsea 🌸

As the Chelsea Flower Show comes to a close this weekend, we’re spotlighting businesses across the UK that are blooming far beyond the show gardens.

From flower farms to florists, cafés to plant hospitals, these founders are growing something of their own in communities across the UK 🌱

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Sustainable flower farm in Dumfries & Galloway, built from a love of seasonal Scottish blooms, supported by

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Botanical café and plant shop in Pembroke, created after a life-changing setback

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Wedding florals and workshops in Broadway, Worcestershire, launched after leaving the 9 to 5, supported by

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Bespoke florist and houseplants in Hull, opened after 30 years in the industry, supported by

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Plant care shop in Edinburgh, grown from a passion for helping people and plants thrive, supported by

All supported by the Start Up Loans programme, helping turn ideas into thriving UK businesses.

👉 Which one would you visit first?

Different business ideas at different stages, but they’ve all got one thing in common 💡They were supported by Start Up L...
20/05/2026

Different business ideas at different stages, but they’ve all got one thing in common 💡

They were supported by Start Up Loans.

Whether you're starting out or ready to grow, see what these founders built with Start Up Loans 👉

15/05/2026

Running a business can feel lonely. Especially when it feels like you have to be on all the time.

Here’s a powerful message from , founder of , on embracing setbacks and speaking honestly about the experience of building a business.

When things get tough, vulnerability is not a weakness. It can be part of what moves a business forward.

06/05/2026

From production kitchens to their own mobile street food venture 🚚🔥

Connor and Amy, the duo behind Little Padrón, turned years of hospitality experience into a business built on flexibility, passion, and great food.

With £20,000 in Start Up Loans, they brought their vision to life - transforming a horse box into a street food trailer and expanding their catering offer.

Proof that the right support at the right time can help great ideas hit the road.

Eligibility has changed for Start Up Loans 👀If your business has been trading for up to 5 years, you could now be eligib...
29/04/2026

Eligibility has changed for Start Up Loans 👀

If your business has been trading for up to 5 years, you could now be eligible for a Start Up Loan.

We’ve expanded our eligibility criteria to support more businesses, and not just brand‑new ones.

“It changed my life” 🧘‍♀️Yoga found Jenna Blair during a period of deep grief, and quickly became something she couldn’t...
24/04/2026

“It changed my life” 🧘‍♀️

Yoga found Jenna Blair during a period of deep grief, and quickly became something she couldn’t let go of. What began as attending classes soon turned into teaching small test sessions alongside a full‑time job.

During lockdown, Jenna kept going, sharing yoga outdoors, online, and wherever people needed space to breathe.

That determination led to Jenna Blair Yoga, created by bringing a disused building back to life and building a community around wellbeing.

Now, Jenna is opening a second space next door, making room for another studio and dedicated areas for holistic services and accessible community classes.

💬 “Yoga was everything I needed at that time - I never expected it to grow into this.”

With support from Start Up Loans, Jenna has been able to invest in both studios and grow with purpose.

If you’ve got a business idea, find out how Start Up Loans could help you take the next step via our link in bio ⬆️

Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day 🎨From AI‑powered fitness and night‑sky photography, to giving new life to f...
21/04/2026

Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day 🎨

From AI‑powered fitness and night‑sky photography, to giving new life to food and ocean waste by turning it into clothing dyes and sustainable sandals — these five businesses show what’s possible when creativity meets action.

All backed by Start Up Loans, part of a community of people building businesses across the UK.

👉 Swipe to meet them

If you’ve ever hesitated, you’re not alone 💭Our research shows over 500,000 business ideas may never get started.Why? Be...
20/04/2026

If you’ve ever hesitated, you’re not alone 💭

Our research shows over 500,000 business ideas may never get started.

Why? Because of self-doubt 🧱

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but confidence is built through doing, not overthinking 💪

Which excuse is holding you back?

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