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Esteemed glamping and camping site on the Outer Hebrides for sale

Location Harris, Western Isles, Scotland Asking price £270,000 (Inc. furniture and fixtures) Turnover Available on request Property Freehold Who’s it good for? Someone who’s looking to trade in the rat race for the country life The industry Growing interest in intrepid travel and wild camping in Scotland is driving the industry, making it an increasingly attractive
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Popular restaurant and gin bar in Edinburgh for sale

Location Edinburgh City Asking price £250,000 Turnover Available on request Property Leasehold The industry Identified as a growth industry, the food and drink sector in Scotland employs over 350,000 people and the latest figures published by the Scottish government showed a record turnover of £14.3 billion in 2013. While other sectors struggled during the recession,
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Cheltenham’s best known coffee shop for sale

Located on a busy road in one of Cheltenham’s best suburb’s and a short walk from town. Location Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Asking price: £127 500 Turnover: £200 000 Who it’s good for Someone who enjoys working as part of a small team, supporting local businesses and getting to know people. Brits spend over £730 million on
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Why SMEs should consider spend control

Research by the British Chambers of Commerce highlights that more than half of small and medium-sized firms plan to increase control on their prices this year due to the weak pound. A similar number also say that currency is having a negative impact on their profitability. The BCC says that rising import costs are squeezing SMEs’
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How to be a butcher

Who are they? Terry Murray senior and Terry Murray junior run the Village Butcher in Southfields, London. Butchering has been in the family for many years and Terry junior has worked in the shop since leaving school at the age of 16. Some experience of working in cafes, delis or other areas of food retail
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How to run a cheese and craft ale shop

The story of two friends whose love affair with fine cheeses and craft ales – and a reassuring response when they pitched their idea to Twitter – spawned a thriving shop in north London. Video case study: How to run a cheese shop Who are the entrepreneurs and what’s the business? Mark and Fraser are
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How to become a fudge shop franchisee

Entrepreneurs who succeed in one sector can readily succeed in a very different one – especially with the help of a franchisor, as this story shows. Video case study: How to be a fudge maker Who are the entrepreneurs and what’s the business? Sarah Orton runs a franchise, Roly’s Fudge Pantry in Salisbury, with business
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How to run a craft workshop

When paperwork began to eclipse the creative side of his career, Wayne alighted on a more rewarding outlet for his love of art and talent for fostering creativity in others. Video case study: How to run a craft workshop Who’s the entrepreneur and what’s the business? Wayne Cullum is the owner of Crafted London, which
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How to run an immersive theatre production

If you’ve ever felt like quitting your nine to five and doing something theatrical, then why not set up an immersive theatre company? It’s all the rage. Find out how Jamie Biddle made it work for him. Video case study: How to run an immersive theatre production Who’s the entrepreneur and what’s the business? Jamie
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How to become an urban beekeeper

He worked long hours as a stockbroker, but still found time to build an award-winning business in his spare time. This is the inspiring story of Dale, the urban beekeeper. Video case study (part 1): How to become an urban beekeeper Who’s the entrepreneur and what’s the business? When Dale Gibson founded Bermondsey Street Bees,
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