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Bristol-based duo Tom Drummond and Pat Hammett are bringing an age-old musical tradition up to date with beautiful, handmade cigar box guitars.

Buying a business can be less risky than starting one. If the business has customers, then it has income. But it will need upfront investment.

Strategy simply means having a plan of action to get your business to where you want it to be. The key is to focus on what you're trying to achieve.

When setting up a new business you need to be clear about how much money you are going to need and where to find it. Read our overview of the options.

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

Supplier contracts don't really need to be complex, but it's worth involving a solicitor to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

If all you do when selling is list a product's features, you'll bore potential buyers and you're unlikely to get the sale. Try this approach instead.

Finding premises is not easy for start-ups. Josepha Chakra of Sloane Brothers Frozen Yoghurt Co had to do a lot of legwork to find the right location.

Not sure how to go about holding a fair and lawful disciplinary hearing when an employee has breached workplace rules? Follow our step-by-step guide.

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.