Britain’s seaside towns are enjoying an unexpected business boom, with a new generation of entrepreneurs setting up shop on the coast to cash in on growing demand.
This year’s heatwave and renewed appetite for holidays closer to home have helped Redcar in North Yorkshire become Britain’s most entrepreneurial seaside town, according to research by website hosting company GoDaddy.
The number of microbusinesses, defined as those which have fewer than ten employees, has jumped 21 per cent in two years.
In Redcar, known for its sandy beaches and historic piers, the hot weather has brought more visitors earlier in the season and helped keep trade
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