A free factsheet from Business Link showing you how to approach a business, negotiate and complete the sale. Click here to find out more.

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"The mostly widely used and successful strategy guide for buying a business." This is not a simple generic introductory book on the subject. It combines critical knowledge and proven techniques for each stage of the process and every situation you'll encounter, along with expert ongoing consulting. To find out more Click here

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A guide from Business Valuation to help you ascertain how much a business is worth. Find out how to:

- Take cashflow projections
- Add a view on the economy and inflation
- Review demand outlook relative to the nature of your business
- Add gross and net margins
- Calculate the discounted cash value of your business

Click here for more information.