Survey UK 08-12-2003 Survey reports surge in business start-ups The number of businesses starting up in the past year has risen sharply, according to a new index that challenges official figures. Marketspan, the data research company, said the number…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #small business#small businesses#trade#VAT#WHO