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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlie Bayliss

Starting own business is admirable but too stressful, say Britons

BBC

More than half of Britons admire the hard work of small business owners but many admit they do not want the stress of being their own boss, according to a new poll.

Researchers found one-quarter (23 per cent) of adults were leery of starting their own business – but a sizeable minority (31 per cent) would give financial help to a friend or family member who was doing so.

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