HEY. A great place to start or grow a business.
Help & Advice
Are you thinking of starting your own business? Or is your new business less than a year old? Then HEY Start-ups is for you!
Start-up Toolkits
We’ve produced a range of handy guides covering key areas of starting and running a business. Our templates give you a head start when developing key documents like Business Plans, Cashflow forecasts and Sales and Marketing plans.
Why Start-up in Hull & East Yorkshire?
Hull and East Yorkshire is a great place to start a business! Providing access to a range of opportunities and support, HEY is the place to make your Start-Up ambitions a reality.
Latest News. Insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs in Hull & East Yorkshire.
How to Start a Business in Hull & East Yorkshire
27 October 2026 • Getting Started
A step-by-step guide for new founders in Hull and the East Riding, from testing your idea and choosing a structure to registering, funding, licences and finding local support.
Co-working Spaces & Premises for Hull Start-ups
9 October 2026 • Premises
Home, hot desk, serviced office or your first lease? We compare the workspace options for Hull and East Yorkshire start-ups and explain what to check before you sign.
Self-Employed vs Limited Company in the UK
23 September 2026 • Tax & Legal
Sole trader or limited company? We compare tax, National Insurance, paperwork and personal liability for the 2026/27 tax year, with the questions that usually settle it.
How to Write a Business Plan: A Start-up Guide
4 September 2026 • Business Planning
What to put in each section of a start-up business plan, how to research your market on a budget and how to build forecasts a lender will take seriously.
What Startups Can Learn from the Online Entertainment Industry
12 May 2026 • Business Strategy
The online entertainment sector competes fiercely for every customer. Discover the transferable lessons in UX, customer retention, and trust-building that any Hull & East Yorkshire start-up can apply today.
About Us. A great place to start or grow a business. We are working to ensure that businesses can access the support and finance they need to grow, create jobs and take advantage of new investment opportunities.
