| 1. GENERAL RESOURCES WEBSITES: Department of Trade and Industry >>
DTI aims to promote enterprise, innovation and increased productivity – in particular by encouraging successful business start-ups. The British Chambers of Commerce >>
The British Chambers of Commerce comprise nationally a network of quality accredited Chambers of Commerce. Over 135,000 businesses benefit from membership of Chambers in the Accredited Network. Companies House >>
Responsible for the registration and provision of company information. HM Revenue and Customs >>
UK Customs & Excise is a Government department with responsibility for collecting VAT, other taxes and customs duties. SmallBusinessAdvice.org.uk >>
A free and independent source of advice for entrepreneurs, owner-managers and the self-employed starting or running a business with fewer than 10 staff based in England. StartUps.co.uk >>
For everything you need to know about starting up and running your business. Business Eye >>
Business Eye is a free, impartial information service for Wales, created to find the answers to your business questions.
BOOKS: Buying Your Own Business
Russell Robb (1995) Adams Media Corporation
ISBN: 1558507027
Buying Your Own Business discusses types of businesses available for purchase, finance, negotiating, due diligence, and related topics. Buyout: the Insider's Guide to Buying Your Own Company
Rick Rickertsen (2001) Amacom
ISBN: 0814406262
Helps potential buyers learn everything they need to know to buy their own company. The Insider’s Guide covers how to: find a company to purchase; develop a business plan; negotiate with the seller; carry out successful due diligence; find equity partners; and negotiate the management deal with investors. The Upstart Guide to Buying, Valuing, and Selling Your Business
Scott Gabehart (1997) Dearborn Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1574100874
A comprehensive guide covering the top three critical issues every business owner faces. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Business
Ed Paulson (1999) MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 0028629035
Provides effective guidelines for evaluating a company, insider tips for negotiating a purchase price, successful strategies for creating a sales prospectus, important buyer beware warnings and useful suggestions for handling transition phases. | 
