
Starting a business is more than a financial decision – it’s a psychological one
Mike Foster, Author of the Financial Times Guide To Starting A Business, explains why finances should never be the sole consideration when starting a new business
Amy Ingham is a reporter at Business Matters, covering UK business news with a focus on breaking news, business policy, late payments and insolvency. She joined the magazine in 2026 after completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Harlow College's journalism school. Her recent reporting includes British Steel's nationalisation and its impact on SME suppliers, the decline in late payments by large firms, and Insolvency Service director disqualifications. Reach her at aingham@cbmeg.co.uk.

Mike Foster, Author of the Financial Times Guide To Starting A Business, explains why finances should never be the sole consideration when starting a new business

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