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Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.

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.

Use this checklist to help you write an effective press release, including how to structure it, what you need to include and what format to use.

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.

It's vitally important to make sure you hire the right person with the right skills to fill company needs. Read how to recruit successfully.

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