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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.

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.

Although the rate of business failures is dropping, failures are still well above the rates seen before the start of the economic crisis.

Read our list of tips for controlling your cash flow, including chasing debts and avoiding the dangers of overtrading.

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.

How to market your new business, including doing a SWOT analysis, developing a marketing strategy, creating a marketing plan and hitting sales targets

Moving premises can be highly disruptive. It's important to plan how you can resume work with a minimum of time lost. Here's what to consider.

Workplace policies covering areas like homeworking, holidays and sickness pay can save you a lot of time and effort and can help avoid misunderstandings or more serious employee disputes.

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