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What the platform gives you, and how it is built

"Platform" here means this website: a free library of sector overviews written to one method. This page shows that method, so you can judge how far to rely on it.

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How overviews are built

Every overview passes through the same six stages. The order matters: we read official guidance before anything else, so the rules shape the story rather than the other way round.

  1. Scope the sector

    We define what is in and out. "Repair" covers devices, bikes, appliances, furniture and clothing; it does not cover vehicle servicing, which has its own rules.

  2. Read primary sources

    GOV.UK guidance, regulators' own publications, legislation summaries and official statistics from bodies such as the Office for National Statistics.

  3. Read secondary sources

    Trade body guidance, academic research and reputable business journalism, used to understand practice rather than to supply figures.

  4. Draft to the five questions

    Demand drivers, start-up needs, skills, regulation and risks, in that order, with a "Check first" line at the end.

  5. Score the radar

    Two editors score each axis from 1 to 5 separately, then agree a final score and write down the reason. Scores describe the sector's shape, not its outlook.

  6. Review and publish

    A second editor reads for accuracy, tone and missing risks before anything goes live.

02

Update cycle

Rules and grant schemes change. An overview that was right last spring can mislead today, so each one has a fixed review rhythm.

  • Every six monthsA full re-read of each overview against current official guidance.
  • When rules changeAn out-of-cycle review if a regulator, tax rule or funding scheme named in an overview changes.
  • When readers write inCorrections sent through the contact form are checked against the source within the next review at the latest.
  • Last full reviewAll seven overviews were reviewed in .

03

Plain-language method

Founders read these pages between jobs, on phones, often tired. We write for that reader.

  • Sentences stay short. One idea each.
  • Every technical term is explained the first time it appears, or linked to the glossary strip on the home page.
  • We name the public body responsible for a rule, so you can go to its own guidance.
  • No cost or turnover estimates. They vary too much by place and season to be fair.
  • Risks are written as plainly as opportunities, in the same section of the page.
Before and after

BeforeOperators must ensure statutory compliance with applicable notification obligations prior to commencement of works.

AfterTell building control before you start, if the job needs it.

04

Free access, with no catch

Every overview, the radar, the glossary and the FAQ are free to read. There is no account to create, no newsletter gate, no premium tier and nothing to buy. The site is funded by advertising; adverts are kept separate from the editorial content and never shape what we write.

05

Independence statement

tecaiinqi.com is an independent editorial project. We are not owned by, or paid by, any bank, lender, investor, franchise, trade body, consultancy or public agency. No organisation can pay to be mentioned, to appear higher, or to change a radar score. We do not sell financial or business products or services and we do not receive commissions or referral fees from anything we describe.

When we name a public body, such as a regulator or HMRC, it is so you can read the source for yourself. It does not imply any relationship with that body.

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How to use the site

  1. 1

    Start on the radar

    Switch between sectors on the home page radar to see their shape at a glance.

  2. 2

    Filter the explorer

    Use the chips to narrow sectors by start-up cost, skills, local demand or digital focus.

  3. 3

    Read the full overview

    Go through all five questions, especially the regulation and risks.

  4. 4

    Do the "Check first" item

    Each overview ends with one thing to verify. Do it before anything else.

  5. 5

    Take it to a professional

    Bring your questions to an accountant, a solicitor or the relevant regulator. We are a starting point, not the last word.

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What we do and do not do

We do We do not
Explain how a sector works and what drives demand Tell you which sector to choose
Name the rules and public bodies to check Give legal, tax or financial advice
Describe common risks in plain words Predict how any business will perform
Answer questions about our content Review business plans or funding applications
Keep everything free to read Lend, invest, broker or sell any product
Read the sector overviews Suggest a correction