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.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has stated many companies will not know where to turn following the closure of energywatch.
The volume of new legislation being brought in will cost small businesses money to deal with and may overwhelm some firms, an industry body states.
The UK is getting richer as more people look for diverse ways to use their skills, resulting in a wider variety of companies.
Rising costs are putting a serious strain on the profitability of small businesses, new research finds.
New figures demonstrate the rate of inflation has nearly reached its peak and so interest rates should be cut as soon as possible, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) believes.
Growth in 2009 will be at its slowest level since 1992, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) predicts.
The greater-than-expected downturn in manufacturing output indicates the UK economy is 'very probably' in technical recession, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) remarks.
Confidence among British businesses has remained stable since May - the first time it has not gone down since April 2007, a poll finds.
A substantial number of small businesses will be forced into administration by decreased sales, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Government start-up advisory service Business Link is highlighting the regulatory changes which are set to affect small firms from October 1st.
A slowing in consumer spending offers a fair indication of the state of the economy, Capital Economics claims.
Buying a business is not something to rush into. Use these guidelines to help steer you in the right direction.
If you decide that buying an existing business is preferable to starting your own then you'll need to haggle for the best possible deal. Here are some pointers.
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