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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.

Josh Barling is joint owner and CEO of eCommerce agency Sellerdeck. He shares his top tips for setting up an online store.

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

Getting bank finance isn't easy these days - but working with your bank and cultivating an open, honest relationship with them could help. Here's how.

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.

How to recruit effectively - our guide to understanding what you need, attracting candidates and assessing their skills, experience and attitude.

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