Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section provides helpful guides and tips on how to sell or buy a business in the UK and how to prepare your business for sale, covering contracts and valuations. View Be The Boss video case studies.
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Buying and selling a company
Buying and selling a company
When buying a business, as well as taking on a going concern, you will also be taking on the concerns of ongoing staff.
Buying and selling a company
Finding a suitable site for a business is best done by preparing a list of requirements before starting any search.
Buying and selling a company
Here are some tips for keeping your cool in negotiations and getting the right price, and buyer, for your business.
Buying and selling a company
David Vine explores the options for a business owner keen on selling down the line.
Buying and selling a company
Selling a business is never simple. There are so many things to consider including prospecting, valuation, marketing, negotiation and financing.
Buying and selling a company
Clinton Lee discusses business valuation and why a small businesses can command a market price far in excess of the owners' expectations.
Buying and selling a company
Deciding to be your own boss is often a lightbulb moment, but finding the right way to achieve this will be your first challenge; should you start a business from scratch or buy one that's ready to go?
Buying and selling a company
Clinton Lee discusses business valuation and why a small businesses can command a market price far in excess of the owners' expectations.
Buying and selling a company
Deciding to be your own boss is often a lightbulb moment, but finding the right way to achieve this will be your first challenge; should you start a business from scratch or buy one that's ready to go?
Buying and selling a company
I am about to acquire a second business which already has existing employees. What do I need to be aware of in terms of HR procedures and inheriting the policies of existing staff?
Buying and selling a company
Stephen Attree outlines the most important stages that need to be considered in order to ensure the successful acquisition of a business.
Buying and selling a company
This piece, in association with Bibby Financial Services, looks at why it is always worth thinking about an exit plan, even in the early stages of your business.
Buying and selling a company
Here, Gareth Smyth looks at the key things to weigh up before purchasing a bed and breakfast business.
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