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Find your first customers without trying everything at once
Choose one likely customer, one clear offer and two realistic ways to reach them, then keep a simple follow-up pipeline.
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How to choose a business or company name in the UK
Check company-name rules, existing businesses, trade marks, domains and customer clarity before committing to a name.
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How to test a business idea before spending heavily
Speak to likely customers, test the riskiest assumptions and look for real behaviour before committing serious time or money.
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