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Looking to buy a business?
Buying an existing business can get you off to a flying start but you will still need to plan for it in the same way as if you were starting a business from scratch.
Are you seeking a business partner?
Would-be entrepreneurs, put off by the daunting prospect of setting up a business on their own, could find their ideal partner with the help of a new business “dating” service.
Regional accents are a disadvantage
Scousers, cockneys and brummies could be at a disadvantage to those who speak “the Queen’s English” when it comes to business, according to a survey from communications consultancy, the Aziz Corporation.
One million for best-laid plan
Aspiring entrepreneurs have the chance to battle it out for a top prize of a €1 million (£700,000) investment in the Ibis Business Plan Competition 2003.
Lessons from the leaders
People starting or running their own business will get the opportunity to benefit from expert advice, through an ITV documentary where experienced entrepreneurs bid to help ailing businesses.
Non-smokers fume over extra breaks
Many employers are feeling the wrath of non-smokers who object to their nicotine-addicted colleagues taking extra breaks to satisfy their habit during the working day.
Small firms enter acquisition league
Buying and taking over commercial rivals is no longer the preserve of big business.
Growing numbers of 'olderpreneurs' going into business
Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert.
Choosing your business identity
There are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the business form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.
SME influence continues to grow
Small and medium sized firms are exerting ever-increasing influence on the UK economy, according to latest figures from the Department of Trade and Industry's Small Business Service (SBS).
Put your business skills to the test
Small business owners can evaluate their own performance and identify areas of weakness in a matter of minutes with a free online diagnostic “toolbox” from Business Link for Essex.
Rest easy with 9-point business plan
If you have ever lain awake at night worrying about a customer who hasn’t paid up or a troublesome employee, then a 9-point plan devised by accountant and business adviser PKF could be just what you need.
Are you a typical small business?
Small businesses are becoming more optimistic about their own futures but do not have so much faith in the economy in general, according to a survey from Office World.
Women business leaders question government business fund
The British Association of Women Entrepreneurs (BAWE) has questioned the potential effectiveness of the government's £12.5 million fund for women entrepreneurs.
Setting up a publishing company
There are several organisations you can turn to for help and guidance when setting up a publishing company, ranging from trade bodies, to those offering courses, to online forums where you can contact others who have been through a similar experience.