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Buying and selling a retail business: Top tips

The retail sector has a vast majority of sub categories, from food and drink to clothing, to vehicle services. This may be the case but many retail businesses have similarities when it comes to buying, selling or developing a business in this sector. Buying a retail business If you are hoping to buy a retail
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What company owners can learn from previous businesses sold

Selling a business is a strategic decision that takes a considerable amount of time to accomplish. Like every other business option you address, good planning will help you to avoid most of the pitfalls. Past experiences of the process can be invaluable, so here’s a reminder of some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind:
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A three-step guide to buying a business: Completing the purchase

Conceptualising the process as a series of steps can help you effectively navigate buying a business. We’ve already outlined those steps – from choosing your sector to closing the deal – in part two of this three-step series (part one explored the most common reasons for buying a business). Now let’s delve more deeply into
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The SME sales curse: appealing to everyone

You have a product. And that product has the sales potential to appeal to everyone. Wouldn’t that be great? Well, it depends, says Shweta Jhajharia of The London Coaching Group, on how large your marketing budget and team are. Many business owners with a product they don’t consider to be niche resist the idea of
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A three-step guide to buying: The key steps involved in buying a business

Buying your first business can seem daunting but the trick is to follow a series of key steps. During each stage your primary focus will be on one particular activity and this will help you feel more in control and move ahead with confidence. So, if you’re planning a business purchase, here are some important
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A three-step guide to buying a business Part 1: Why are you buying?

Many entrepreneurs dream of starting their own business and carving out a niche in the world of commerce. Undeterred by the prospect of fighting for funding and round-the-clock -responsibilities, these are often people who can cope with the uncertainty, high risk and long hours associated with launching a start-up. However, there is an alternative path
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The psychology of online buyers and how to win them over

One thing that has baffled business owners and marketing researchers for years is consumers’ decision making. No matter how many studies are performed or surveys conducted, consumers will continue to surprise experts with their purchase behaviour. It may seem easier to organise your business’ annual budget, or carry out an inventory audit than understand what
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Everything you ever wanted to know about direct selling

In the modern world of direct selling, also known as network marketing, there are many seemingly baffling questions which beg straightforward answers. Learning Enterprises Organisation Ltd (LEO), an established company in the industry, receives many such queries and does its best to address any concerns. So, in an effort to answer everything you ever wanted
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A three-step guide to selling a business: The key procedures involved

In the first part of this three-article series we explored the most common reasons why entrepreneurs sell their business. Once that momentous decision is taken, it’s vital that you understand how the selling process works. While it does vary to some degree from business to business, the general steps are always broadly the same. Appoint
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