Albert de Symonds Azis-Clauson, of freelancer platform UnderPinned, discusses the future of freelance, the challenges the self-employed face and what they can do about it.

The number of registered firms in Britain has risen to 2.72m with almost 50,000 new ventures created during the year to March. The increase has come in the face of an economy slowdown.

When it comes to beauty products shoppers prefer to test them before you buy. But one entrepreneur wants to change all that with his beauty product comparison website

The Federation of Small Businesses has revealed confidence in the sector has been at its longest low, for nine years, while half of small business owners expect poor near-term performance.

Pension-led funding is aimed at business owners and allows them to 'borrow from themselves' via a self-invested personal pension or small self-administered scheme to back their own business.

Finding the best energy provider for yourself can be a hassle, let alone finding one for your business. Learn how to find the best deal and how to switch hassle-free.

The loan charge review will be led by civil servant Sir Amyas Morse and could provide respite for up to 50,000 people being chased by HMRC.

This month HSBC increased the charge for shopkeepers wanting to bank cash from 60p to 70p for every £100 of takings. Earlier in the year, Lloyds ramped up its charges.

Some claim you can make millions from direct selling while others compare the industry to a pyramid scheme. What should you know before you sign up to a multi-level marketing business?

Bonnie Lister Parsons, founder of dance school Seen on Screen explains why she didn't want male investors in her business and how being a dancer helped prepare her to become an entrepreneur.

Mammoth has been going for 10 years, quietly but determinedly growing its mattress fan base among the world's sports elite and those needing better sleep. We caught up with its founder.

Rum enthusiast and entrepreneur, Paul Stanley, failed to win investment from the Dragon's Den judges but reveals he only went on the show as a publicity stunt.

Independent restaurants, shops and cafes are often left in a conundrum about what to do with the extra space - Alexandra Hoppe, pictured, believes she has the answer.

Instead of taking it easy, a growing number of over-50s are now delaying retirement by starting their own firm, fuelling a 'grey business' boom, including Jean Rasbridge, 67, pictured.

Pollution, health, waste and joblessness - start-ups globally are finding solutions to the world's toughest problems and making money too. We talk to 10 innovators that are making a difference

The This is Money team and prominent entrepreneur and angel investor Andy Yates are now proud to reveal the winning entrepreneurs from the short list we recently announced.

Polina Montano doesn't have any specific recruitment industry experience. But, despite this, around six million people now make use of her employment app, Job Today.

For those who can't bag a ticket to a major sporting event but do want to watch en-masse, there is another increasingly popular option - a public big screen. And businesswoman Jill Lee is capitalising on demand.

In spite of a number of high profile female business angels the gender balance in the angel investment community is off, with women making up just 14 per cent of investors.

The Apprentice 2018 winner is hoping to take a slice out of the poolside party business market with the launch of her new swimwear collection.

Building a start-up is risky at the best of times, but going into business with your girlfriend's sister poses a unique challenge for an obvious reason: What happens if the relationship breaks down?

The UK is in the midst of a 'ginaissance'. In fact, more gin was sold in the summer last year than the summers of 2014 and 2015 combined, according to tonic maker Fever-Tree.

It was once commonly accepted that if you were a small business, there was a simple choice between splashing out on Sage or QuickBooks. Now there is a lot more choice.

Is it a good idea to shell out for someone else to tell you how to run things? Ila Spa - of which Gwyneth Paltrow (pictured) is a fan - hired an independent consultant who helped introduce them to Harrods.

Many budding enterprises have been funded by the bank of mum and dad - and there's nothing wrong with that. This isn't to say that you shouldn't seek to protect your investment - it is business after all.

To maximise profits made during the peak Christmas trading season, small businesses need to take card payments. We compare the top four mobile card readers on the market.

I'm interested in finding out the exact value of my business with a view to selling it at some point in the future.

The story of Innocent and how three founders got it off the ground is a classic of 21st century British entrepreneurship. We speak to Richard Reed to get his tips for aspiring start-ups.