UK business research and evidence
Practical guides and data-led releases with primary-source citations, limitations and methodology links. Not a generic blog.
Research release
What official 2025 business data shows across 12 UK city authorities
A factual comparison of registered-business counts, population, density and sector mix across twelve selected UK local authority districts. Not a national index or ranking.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01
Guide
How to research where to start a business in the UK
A practical sequence for comparing places using official business and population data before you commit capital.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01
Guide
How to assess local demand before opening a business
What public UK datasets can and cannot tell you about demand, footfall and spend before you open.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01
Guide
Business density explained: what it tells you and what it does not
How registered businesses per 1,000 residents is calculated and why it is not a verdict on opportunity.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01
Guide
Business openings and closures: how to read ONS data
How to interpret ONS business demography openings and closures without treating counts as demand.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01
Guide
How to compare starting a business with remaining employed
Using decision cases to place employment and self-employment futures side by side with labelled assumptions.
Published 2026-09-01 · Updated 2026-09-01