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Business Demystified
Business can be baffling at times. We're here to help you get your head around it.
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- Crunch Time for Business Buyers >>
- The credit crunch looms large over every aspect of the economy – so what does it mean for business buyers?
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- Which Business Should You Buy? >>
- Coffee shop or bike shop? Pub or art gallery? It's not an easy decision but we've got some helpful tips...
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- Personal Assessment >>
- Is buying a business right for you?
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- Buy Your Way to Success >>
- BusinessesForSale.com Chairman Marcus Markou has a few words of wisdom on buying a business as opposed to starting one up...
More articles:
- 10 Tips to Growing a Successful Small Business >>
- Bill Kirkwood, Site Confidence CEO, provides his essential top 10 tips for growing a successfull small business...
- Ten Steps to Buying a Business >>
- Ten things you really should know before buying a business...
- A Guide to ePayments >>
- Purchasing over the internet is becoming more of an everyday behaviour - can your business cope?
- A Guide to Finance Providers >>
- So you've found the perfect business to buy - where are you going to find the money?
- A Guide to Finding a Lawyer >>
- Finding a lawyer is a tricky, but essential, task. BusinessesForSale.com has some pointers...
- Award Ceremonies >>
- There's more to it than prestige. Our guide to the advantages of winning award ceremonies - or for even just attending.
- Backing Up Data >>
- Losing all your company data would be a complete nightmare for the small business owner. So how do you cover yourself?
- Benefits of Non-Executive Directors >>
- Non-exec directors can be a valuable source of information and experience, but where do you find one?
- Building Customer Relationships >>
- If cashflow is the lifeblood of your business then customers are the heart pumping it around. Appreciate them, know them, look after them.
- Choosing Premises >>
- Choosing the right premises for your business is a difficult task. BusinessesForSale.com provides some pointers...
- Conducting Due Dilligence >>
- Due dilligence is to the business buyer what the survey is to the home buyer. You can't make the purchase without it...
- Conducting Market Research >>
- Market research can be key to the success of your business. Find out why...
- Create a Mission Statement >>
- It doesn’t matter whether you are running a conglomerate or a sandwich shop – every business needs to be on a mission...
- Disability Act: Website Compliance >>
- Making sure your website is accessible to your entire customer base is crucial. More information...
- Divorce: The Implications for your Business >>
- A guide to protecting your assets in the event of divorce, by Sonny Patel of RFB Solicitors...
- Equal Opportunities in the Workplace >>
- It’s vital that you avoid discriminating when you come to recruit staff. BusinessesForSale.com provides some pointers...
- Fighting Management's Corner >>
- Executive recruitment firm Ellis Fairbank believes managers can buy their companies without necessarily having to turn to venture capital...
- Finance Brokers >>
- What exactly is a finance broker? And how can they help you?
- Finding a Buyer For Your Business >>
- You're going to need all the help you can get in order to find the right buyer for your business for sale. Where do you start?
- Finding a Good Business Course >>
- There are hundreds of business courses out there, but how do you know which one is the one for you?
- Fire Safety Law >>
- New fire safety rules came into force in 2006 - do you know how this could implicate your business?
- Get Connected: Network Your Way to Business Growth >>
- Not everyone finds it easy to 'work the room', so here are some handy information and tips on networking...
- Getting Government Grants >>
- Have you considered applying for a Government grant to raise finance for your business? More information...
- Getting the Banks to Say 'Yes' >>
- Banks do like lending money - but only under the right circumstances...
- Getting the Stationery Right >>
- Your company stationery is as important as your product, says Andrew Small of FranAccounts...
- Getting Your Website High On Search Engines >>
- Getting your website high on internet search engines can make the world of difference to your website - and your business as a whole...
- Glossary of Business Terms >>
- Baffled by the jargon? Worry no more with our glossary of bamboozling business terms...
- Grant Provider Directory >>
- BusinessesForSale.com provides some links on looking for a grant to fund your business purchase...
- How Long Should You Keep Books and Records? >>
- Andrew Small of FranAccounts provides some advice on keeping your books and records.
- How to Present a Request for Finance to Your Bank >>
- Andrew Small of FranAccounts provides some advice on asking your bank for finance...
- If Only I Had the Money >>
- Corporate lawyer Mary Erb takes a no-nonsense look at the different types of funding available to businesses, and who you should approach for what...
- IP: What's In A Name? >>
- Intellectual property advice for businesses by Sara Ludlam, Head of Intellectual Property at Yorkshire-based solicitors, Keeble Hawson
- Management v Leadership - Part One: Which side of the fence are you on? >>
- Are you a manager or a leader? Management guru Nicholas A. Tsiougos gives his thoughts on the matter...
- Management v Leadership - Part Two: The importance of building a team >>
- Management guru Nicholas A. Tsiougos discusses the importance of team building in managing a business...
- Managing the Change in Ownership >>
- Buying a business can have an enormous effect on the existing staff. So how do you take that in your stride, and theirs?
- National Insurance: Don't Pay Too Much >>
- Andrew Small from Franaccounts provides some tips on making sure you don't pay too much national insurance...
- Opening a Business Banking Account >>
- You need to ensure you keep your business and personal cash separate. Here's some advice on opening a business banking account...
- Opening a Euro Account >>
- If you deal with companies that use the Euro - it maybe wise for you to set up a Euro account...
- Opening a Foreign Currency Account >>
- If your business is dealing internationally - it could be beneficial to set up a foreign currency bank account...
- Preparing Your Business For Sale >>
- Just like a house is cleaned and tidied before it goes on the market, so must a business. Here are some tips on grooming a business for sale.
- Quick Tips >>
- In a hurry? Read our quick top tips to consider when buying a business...
- Raising Finance to Buy a Business >>
- Where do you go to raise the cash you need to buy your dream business... we've got some ideas...
- Raising Venture Capital >>
- Mary Erb from leading corporate law firm Heatons, explains how to set about raising funds through venture capital...
- Recruitment >>
- Recruitment can be a difficult and time consuming task. BusinessesForSale.com provides some pointers...
- Resources Guide: Part One >>
- Starting out is never easy. Part One of our Resources Guide points would-be entrepreneurs in the right direction...
- Resources Guide: Part Two >>
- Part two provides links and information on where to go with your ideas and also who you can turn to for training and coaching...
- Resources Guide: Part Three >>
- Part Three of our Resources Guide provides information on raising finance for your business purchase...
- Selling a Business: Legal Pitfalls >>
- Selling a busines is a tricky process and there is a lot to consider. Alan Zeffertt provides some tips on avoiding the legal pitfalls...
- Spam Protection >>
- Spam is a problem we all face every day. But how can you protect your business against it?
- Take It From One Who Knows >>
- Robert Ward knows a little something about starting, selling and buying businesses having done all three with the same business. Read his advice...
- Thanks, But No Thanks >>
- Recruiting is never going to be an easy task, but remember it's difficult for the applicant too. Carlton Resource Solutions provide advice on saying no nicely...
- The Dos and Don'ts of Business Plans >>
- Your business plan is the backbone of your business buying experience. Lawyer Graham Small provides some useful advice...
- The Importance of Positive People >>
- BusinessesForSale.com chairman and entrepreneur Marcus Markou gives his thoughts on the importance of surrounding yourself with postive people...
- The Inclusive Workplace: Raising the Stakes on Retention >>
- Workers happy in their place of work are going to be more productive and remain loyal. So how do you make sure they're happy?
- The Secrets of SME Success >>
- BT Business have been looking at the SME community and in particular, what makes a small business a success. Read the findings...
- The Top Ten Reasons Why Businesses Fail >>
- 80% of businesses never make it to their fifth birthday. Here are some of the reasons why...
- Top Tips When Buying Abroad >>
- Some quick-fire handy hints to consider when moving abroad...
- Understanding the Process of Selling >>
- You need to understand the business sale process completely if you are going to get what you really want out of the deal.
- Valuing and Assessing the Business >>
- Value the business you want to buy correctly and you will save yourself a lot of hassle in the future. Here's how...
- Valuing Stock >>
- Stock is the one thing that can really complicate valuing your business for sale. Here's some advice on how to value stock correctly.
- VOIP - Come Again? >>
- Just when you thought you had got your head around the World Wide Web, along comes something new...Voip...
- What is Your Business Worth? >>
- Valuing your business is the most important and difficult part of selling your business.
- Word Of Mouth: Talk Is Cheap >>
- Marketing is often crucial to the success of your business. But what do you do when you're strapped for cash?
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