Circla

It’s tough out there! I think the UK, unlike so many places, has so many resources available, and a lot of the time they are free to access but it’s also very competitive. Since we launched about 3 competitors have launched, so you need to be nimble and move quickly. Alongside this, access to funding is difficult and you need to be prepared to hustle yourself away especially if you don’t have an existing network. 

Having adequate funding and resource is a challenge for businesses of our size in the UK. Not only does this lead to bootstrapping as a common scenario for start-ups, but it can commonly lead to multi-discipline members of staff across different departments and areas of the business.

Overall, there are massive opportunities for personal growth and development through running a small business. It’s somewhere you can build a great culture and long-lasting relationships within the team which is a really rewarding experience.