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The UK Franchise Directory - now online
Have you considered buying a franchise? Consider this: 90% of franchisees are still trading profitably after 5 years, whereas 20% of startups fail within 12 months. Franchises can provide you with the training, systems and support you need to succeed. To find out more visit theukfranchisedirectory.net
O2 Franchise Opportunity
The opportunity to own and operate an O2 UK franchise store. O2 already successfully manages over 300 franchise and partnership stores in Germany and is now bringing that know how and support to the UK market. We see franchising as an ideal way of combining the owner-operator strengths of the franchisee with the strengths of our brand, systems and products. The combined O2 and franchise O2 store network is expected to be one of the largest mobile telecommunication retail portfolios in the UK. To find out more click here.
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Smallbusiness.co.uk have teamed up with TakeLegalAdvice.com to provide you with a free and fully confidential legal matching service, providing you with a shortlist of UK law firms matched to your case needs. Your identity is not passed to the law firms until you decide, and there is no obligation to use any of the law firms recommended. Find out more today?
Buy a good business
This site offers advice on buying a business as well as the opportunity to order a digital or print edition of 'How to Buy a Good UK Business'.
Businesses, retail premises and commercial properties
Search for businesses, retail premises and commercial properties for sale by owners, business transfer agents, commercial agents and chartered surveyors.
Advice for business buyers
Start in Business provides advice for those who wish to buy a business for sale in the UK.
Find business opportunities online
Buy an existing business from a database of over 63,000 for sale.
Buying a business advice from BPlans
Bplans will help you understand some of the issues involved including the challenges of buying a business and some of the questions you should ask.
Businesses for sale
Access this free online database to search for over 60,000 live businesses for sale in the UK.
A guide to buying an existing business
If you're thinking about running your own business, buying a company that's already established may be easier than starting from scratch. Here's a guide from Business Link.
Other Start A Business Resources
Building an online presence
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence is a vital.
Business continuity planning
Ensure that your business can keep going in any circumstances, with a business continuity plan.
Internet marketing
How small businesses can market themselves online, and the importance of an internet marketing strategy.
Continued expansion of the European Union
Marc Barber 01/05/2008
Our poll this fortnight focused on the inevitable increase in migrant workers brought about by the continued expansion of the European Union (EU). Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online
Guest Blogger 29/04/2008
This beginners' guide from SmallBusness.co.uk and Chris Stenning, managing director of UK Online, can help you get started on the road to being a smart online operator. Have your say »
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