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I Did It My Way
Setting up a business is notoriously hard. Read and learn from our users who've already read the book, seen the film and bought the business...
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- FISH AND CHIP SHOPS: Christos Petrakas >>
- From production engineering to fish and chip shop ownership - it hasn't been a predictable career course of the Birmingham-based Greek Cypriot.
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- ONLINE DECORATING/BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLIER: Severine Obertelli >>
- Unusually, the acquiring party here was an existing business rather than an entrepreneur. Severine Obertelli reflects on the acquisition she oversaw on behalf of her company.
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- DATING AGENCY: Roland and Anne Stringer >>
- An experienced accountant, Roland Stringer financed the purchase of a dating agency through an unusual method - but one which, in the current climate, is likely to grow more popular.
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- HAIR SALON: Tracey J >>
- Tracey bought a small business as an investment, and sought a wide range of advice to guide her towards one that would yield long-term returns.
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- NIGHTCLUB: Danny Farseer >>
- Young and ambitious, Danny Farseer has come a long way, in the face some considerable adversity, in a very short time.
- BAKERY & CAFE: Richard Woods >>
- To avoid a mid-life crisis, Jillian and Richard entered into the catering trade...
- CARE HOME: Ron Snijders >>
- He had plenty of experience in the healthcare industry and one of his colleagues started their own business, so he thought - why not?
- CONVENIENCE STORE: Bruce Nethersole >>
- Bruce Nethersole tells his story - building his second busines empire from scratch following his arrival in the UK...
- DAY NURSERY: Albert Watson >>
- Even with plenty of research and experience under his belt, Albert still faced a difficult challenge when setting up his nursery...
- DAY NURSERY: Sara and Neil Dudman >>
- A husband and wife team Sara and Neil Dudman discuss their experiences of buying a day nursery...
- FINANCIAL SOFTWARE COMPANY: David Griffiths >>
- Having started a business before, David decided to bypass the start-up phase and buy an existing company.
- FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS: Robert Ward >>
- Robert Ward has bought it, sold it and bought it back again. Find out how he did it...
- FISH & CHIP SHOP: Gurpal Benning >>
- Gurpal Benning bought a fish and chip shop, now he's got a taste for more than just chips...
- FLORIST: Alex Gardner >>
- When the right opportunity turns up in your inbox, it's hard to ignore - as Alex Gardner and his wife Sue found out...
- GENERAL BUILDERS: Leroux Cilliers >>
- Leroux bought his business to complement his existing activities. Find out how he did it...
- GIFT SHOP: Jill Stones >>
- Jill knew she wanted to branch out on her own...but decided to move away from hairdressing and open a gift shop...
- HOTEL IN SPAIN: Joy and Spencer Rennie >>
- Having tried and failed to buy a business in the UK, Joy and Spencer turned their attentions to Spain. Find out how they got on...
- INDIAN RESTAURANT: Mohammed Eijaz >>
- Mohammed Eijaz has his idea of a perfect restaurant - see how he's gone about turning it into a reality...
- IT BUSINESS: Salman Mahmood >>
- Salman Mahmood clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to buying businesses after recently acquiring his third...
- ONLINE ART GALLERY: Andy Daniel >>
- Andy Daniel started out with the intention of buying an art gallery, but ended up switching his attentions to something more virtual...
- ONLINE RETAIL: Chirin Gill >>
- Chirin and his business partner saw the perfect opportunity, but had to bide their time before making the purchase...
- POST OFFICE: Darren Houghton >>
- Darren and his wife swapped the rat race for rural life in Devon - and couldn't be happier...
- RESTAURANT: Simon Regan >>
- Simon Regan and his partner endured a long search to find their ideal property. This is their story...
- RESTAURANT: Steve Simmons >>
- Steve Simmons bought a restaurant in South Wales. Find out what he has to say about the experience...
- WELLINGTON RETAILER: Graham Brown >>
- Graham and his partner had enough of theatre life and set about running their own Wellington Boot business...
- HEALTH CLINIC: Sarah Scardino >>
- Sarah spent 15 years working up to branching out on her own - it couldn't have turned out better...
- PUB: Debbie D'Abreu >>
- Debbie finally landed her dream pub for Christmas in 2005 - but it was third time lucky for the one-time barmaid. Read her story...
- PUB: Steve Baybut >>
- It hasn't been plain sailing for Steve, in fact, it's quite choppy indeed...
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