The number of independent sellers has ballooned since platforms like eBay, Amazon Marketplace and Facebook Marketplace came to the fore. They’re great for first-time and casual sellers with a ready-made market of customers searching for items that they’d struggle to find in the shops. But before you jump in, think about whether selling through your
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Should I use a broker when buying or selling a business?
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Employing a business broker to represent your interests when buying or selling a business could be a smart move in most circumstances. After all, someone who is involved in the cut and thrust of such deals on a daily basis is sure to have the expertise and judgment that will be to your advantage. Yet,
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How do I go about valuing my company?
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Delivery on demand: what’s in the future for buying goods and services?
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Delivery to the consumer is a key part of running a successful business, but in the modern digital world, customers have higher expectations than ever before. Waiting a week for an online order is a thing of the past, and companies who don’t have the infrastructure in place to deliver faster will find themselves losing
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Due diligence when buying or selling a business
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The primary purpose of doing your due diligence when buying a business is to ensure there are no unexpected problems or unforeseen liabilities. Though due diligence exists to protect the buyer, the process must be thoroughly understood by both parties. As a seller, you will then be ready for a buyer’s questions. As a buyer,
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How to recover from bad online reviews
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Online reviews are increasingly important as they create the branding for your business. The first place potential customers run to when they are trying to find new products and services – or maybe even recommended ones – is the internet. A recent study from TripAdvisor reveals that 83 per cent of respondents say that reviews
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Busy summer months: 5 tips to cope with the retail rush
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It’s that time of year again: we’re finally being treated to a little summer sunshine and many of us are getting ready to take some much-deserved time off. As holiday-goers stock up on flip-flops, beach balls and the latest guilty pleasure pool reads – and the influx of tourists to our own shores also increases
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Important tax considerations when buying and selling a business
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When buying, selling, or even giving away a business, ignoring the tax implications could turn out to be an expensive mistake. Naturally, it’s important for buyers and sellers to approach any transaction process with a clear idea of their own goals and entrepreneurial aspirations. All UK business taxpayers must also remain alive to the reality
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Buying and selling a business in the professional services industry
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A diverse range of businesses forms the professional services industry. This includes but is not limited to accountancy, legal support and management consultancy. All, however, require extensive qualifications and provide specialist support to their clients. The nature of the sector means that those most suited to working in it must possess a relaxed yet professional
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Buying and selling a hospitality business
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When you consider that the hospitality sector includes hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, nightclubs and bars, the industry offers excellent commercial prospects, both because of the variety of opportunities and the natural market that exists for its services. Here is your guide to the hospitality industry; from entering, running and expanding, to selling your business
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