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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.

Laura Clarke, partner at WBW Solicitors, answers key questions about franchise agreements and says the agreement needs to be in writing.

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

Your business might be entitled to claim a grant. Here's how to identify a scheme and apply for grant funding.

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

The content your business creates can be of significant value. So, how can you check whether it is being plagiarised and what can you do to stop it?

Use published market research and your own research to get data you need to target new opportunities, and understand your customer's wants and needs.

Rolling out of bed and starting work sounds idyllic but successfully running a business from home takes discipline and organisational skills.

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.

Discover the best small business apps for organising and planning your work. Organise all aspects of your business life with these handy apps and tools. Here are some of the best apps.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.