Buying a business

Buying a business can be less risky than starting one from scratch. Discover the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of buying a business.

Buying a business can be a big step forward, but there are pitfalls. Find out how to complete the purchase and check the real state of the business.

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.

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.