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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.
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.
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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
Fivium - The challenges of growth
Matthew Fletcher of IT systems company Fivium talks about the challenges of being part of a fast-growing business.
"The business is out there"
Entrepreneur Neil O'Connell has built his business , Sulis Interiors, up from nothing.
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
Trying to hire staff
Marc Barber 11/12/2008
There’s no getting round the fact that great ideas are always made or ruined by other people. 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 »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. Have your say »
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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
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