The United Kingdom is one of the world’s financial hubs. Some very important businesses and banks are headquartered there.
Because of the nation’s importance to global business, it shouldn’t come as a surprise for you to learn that there are some very good job opportunities there, just waiting for people to snap them up.
If you are interested in moving to the United Kingdom for work, then you need to find an area that offers opportunities relative to your skillset. This post will help you to do that, as well as recommend places you can go in the U.K. to start a business.
Newcastle
Newcastle is one of England’s most northerly cities. If you know anything about England, then you will know that the north is the heartland of British industry. The northern part of the country is also a lot cheaper to live in. If you are interested in starting an industrial business, then Newcastle is one of the best places to go. You can also start a removals or storage company. According to one Newcastle storage company, they have been in business for 14 years. Any business that is able to last for 14 years is clearly offering an in-demand service. You could also consider applying for a job with an industrial company or a removal company. It might be easier to get a job in a storage company, rather than starting your own. You can then work your way up and learn about the industry.
Manchester
Manchester is another city strongly associated with industry. However, because the city is a lot closer to London, England’s business hub, there are still some very important businesses headquartered there. Manchester also unfortunately is a very deprived city with very high crime rates. Some of the city’s most successful businesses are actually charities started to help fight against drug and gun crime. If you are a charitable person or want to help make a difference, then Manchester could be a fantastic place to go and start a non-profit or a business in the charity sector.
Liverpool
Liverpool, like Newcastle and Manchester, has strong connections to industry. Like Manchester, it is also a very deprived city, perhaps more so. If you are interested in starting a charity then Liverpool is a fantastic place to go. However, if you just want to start an ordinary business then you can since Liverpool is close enough to London for you to be able to network with businesspeople from the capital. There are some very important businesses headquartered in Liverpool, also. The city is being regenerated and is quickly becoming a thriving hub for start-up businesses.
Sheffield
Sheffield is an industrial city. The city is predominantly known for the high-quality steel that it produces. Unfortunately, international competition has made it very hard for Sheffield’s steel mills to remain open. Despite this, some manufacturers still do produce Sheffield steel. If you are interested in starting an artisan business then Sheffield is one of the best places to go. The few mills that do exist in Sheffield today specialize in niche things like kitchen scissors or pocket knives. These businesses sell their products on the international market, mainly to places like Japan, where they are extremely popular and have a cult-like following. Because Sheffield’s steel trade is growing, they are always looking for apprentices or people to train. Finding work there won’t be difficult.
Lincoln
Lincoln isn’t a city that’s very well known for its business community, but it is nonetheless still a fantastic place to start one since the city is being regenerated. Lincoln is very close to London, so like with Liverpool, it is a great place to headquarter a business, while not having t pay the premium for being in London. You can still get down to London in a few hours, by train or car, and can still network with London’s business elite. It is also close to Norwich, which is quickly becoming another of England’s business hubs. There are a lot of jobs in Lincoln, making it a great place to go if you want to find work instead of starting a business.
Leicester
Leicester is a large city with a huge multicultural community. The city is best known for its restaurants, which are predominantly Pakistani or Bengali in ownership. If you want to start a restaurant or get into the hospitality sector, then Leicester is definitely somewhere to consider. People travel from all over the United Kingdom to visit restaurants in Leicester. It should be said though, competition will be fierce if you start up in the city. Most would agree it’s a good idea to open a restaurant right in the city center so that you can make the most out of tourists looking for a bite to eat. There are also a lot of hospitality jobs in Leicester.
London
It would be impossible to cover the best places in the United Kingdom to start a business without mentioning London, the nation’s business hub. London is the heart of British business. However, the city can be extremely expensive to start a business in, because it is the capital. Rent prices are extremely high, making it a very difficult place for people who don’t have huge incomes to live. The cost of living is also much higher in London than it is in other parts of the country. If you want to start a business in London, then you will need to have a lot of cash to back yourself up. There is a lot of work in London, so if you just want a job, then London is a fantastic place to go.
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is close to London and is arguably one of the U.K’s fastest-growing business hubs. If you want to start in London but don’t have the cash, then Milton Keynes should be the next place that you look at. The city is located in Buckinghamshire, an hour’s drive from London. It is a modern city with a sprawling central district. Some very important businesses have offices there or are headquartered there. Because the city is new, there are lots of vacant office buildings to rent. You will be able to rent an office for a fraction of the cost of what it would cost you in London. Because the city’s business community is growing, there are a lot of jobs on offer.
Penzance
Penzance is in Cornwall. It is a city with a strong business community. Cornwall is the British elite’s playground—they visit there with their yachts or go there to stay in their holiday homes. Many of the start-up businesses in Penzance and the Cornwall area are fashion- or lifestyle-orientated. If you want to start a fashion or lifestyle brand, then Penzance is definitely one of the best places to go. It’s also a very affordable city to set up in. You can also find work with fashion and lifestyle brands there.
The United Kingdom is a fantastic place to start a business. Taxes are low, the cost of living is reasonable, and starting a company is very simple. Make sure to conduct extensive research (and consider the suggestions made here), so that you can find the city or region that’s perfect for you and your start-up.
