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Business can be baffling at times. We're here to help you get your head around it.


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Get More Business with Nett Sales >>: Getting the most from sales and lead generation - with a free consultation from Nett Sales


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How I built my e-commerce site for £1 - a case study with Actinic and Chewbz >>: Chewbz.com a retro sweets shop was launched in October 2008 by Emily Denyer using Actinic ecommerce software.


MyGolfPass >>: The art of doing business on the golf course, 8 tips and advice - with MyGolfPass


The benefits of renting vs buying your software >>: Software rental allows you to use new technology to improve your business without wasting time and money.


Which is better for your business - leasing or buying a car? >>: Advice on the tax effect of leasing vs buying and a special offer from Affinity Leasing.


Bankrupt Business Explained >>: Administration, receivership and bankruptcy explained.


Business workshops: teaching the trainer a marketing lesson >>: Chartered marketer Jeff Della Mura was startled to find he learned as much as the attendees at his recent workshops.


Earn-Outs Pt.1: an Introduction to Owner Financing >>: Already commonplace in the US, the funding of business sales through loans from the seller is becoming more widespread in the UK, as banks continue to pull the purse strings tight.


Earn-Outs Pt.2: Benefits and Pitfalls of Owner Financing >>: Part two of our three-part series looks at the advantages and drawbacks of earn-outs as a means of financing business sales.


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Sell My Business, Buy a Business or Start a Business Advice >>: Robert Ward knows a little something about starting, selling and buying businesses having done all three with the same business. Read his advice...


Earn-Outs Pt.3: Maximising the Chance of a Sale Through Owner Financing >>: The final part of our three-part series on earn-outs explains what sellers can do to maximise their chances of making a sale and how deals are initiated.


Sell My Business: Legal Pitfalls >>: Selling a business is a tricky process and there is a lot to consider. Alan Zeffertt of Landau Zeffertt Weir Solicitors provides some tips on avoiding the legal pitfalls...

More articles:

Divorce: Considerations for the Entrepreneur >>: Family solicitors Linda Hawkes and Sonny Patel outline considerations for the entrepreneur considering or faced with divorce proceedings.

10 Steps to Buying a Business >>: Ten things you really should know before buying a business...

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...

A Guide to ePayments >>: Purchasing over the internet is becoming more of an everyday behaviour - can your business cope?

A Guide to Finding a Lawyer >>: Finding a lawyer is a tricky, but essential, task. BusinessesForSale.com has some pointers...

A Guide to Finance Providers >>: So you've found the perfect business to buy - where are you going to find the money?

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.

Business Insurance – Set up a Limited Company >>: Norman Younger of Kensington Business Brokers gives you the lowdown on how to set up a Limited Company.

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...

Buyers Still Buying Despite Credit Crunch >>: A recent BusinessesForSale.com survey discovers that buyers are not being put off by the current economic climate.

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...

Crunch Time for Business Buyers >>: The credit crunch looms large over every aspect of the economy – so what does it mean for business buyers?

Disability Act: Website Compliance >>: Making sure your website is accessible to your entire customer base is crucial. More information...

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 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...

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...

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...

Personal Assessment >>: Is buying a business right for you?

Quick Tips >>: In a hurry? Read our quick top tips to consider when buying a business...

Raising Venture Capital >>: Mary Erb from leading corporate law firm Heatons, explains how to set about raising funds through venture capital...

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...

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...

Spam Protection >>: Spam is a problem we all face every day. But how can you protect your business against it?

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...

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...

VOIP - Come Again? >>: Just when you thought you had got your head around the World Wide Web, along comes something new...Voip...

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?

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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