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Based in north-east Scotland, Polished Bliss is a small specialist car care business run by four passionate individuals. Here's their story.

Heather Baker had no previous experience of running a business, but when a local business came up for sale the opportunity was much too good to miss.

Unless you are happy as you are, you will be looking for ways to develop and grow your business. These ten steps will lead you in the right direction.

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.

Market research can help you to identify your target consumer, find out what they think about your ideas and help you target the right market.

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.

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.

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