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How to Buy a Construction Business in the UK
How to Buy a Construction Business in the UK
From builders and specialist trades to maintenance and landscaping companies, construction covers a huge range of businesses. Here’s what you need to know before buying one.
How to Buy a Coffee Shop in the UK
How to Buy a Coffee Shop in the UK
Dreaming of owning your own coffee shop? Here’s everything you need to know, with lessons from real-life entrepreneurs who’ve made it happen.
How to Buy a Convenience Store in the UK
How to Buy a Convenience Store in the UK
Thinking of buying your local shop? Here’s how to judge the numbers, location, stock, security and licences before deciding whether a convenience store is really worth the asking price.

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When a Business Sale Falls Apart – and How to Recover
When a Business Sale Falls Apart – and How to Recover
What happens when selling a business doesn’t go to plan? This honest entrepreneur story shares practical lessons for business owners.
The Key to Selling Your Business? Make Yourself Redundant
The Key to Selling Your Business? Make Yourself Redundant
No buyer wants a business that's overly reliant on its owner. In this article, you'll learn why the key to selling is to make yourself redundant.
Why 2026 Is a Great Year to Sell Your Business in the UK
Why 2026 Is a Great Year to Sell Your Business in the UK
Thinking of selling your business? The UK’s improving market conditions – and the latest Budget updates – offer a promising backdrop for business owners preparing to sell.
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Doing your research should be the starting point of your selling journey. This will probably be a once in a lifetime event and so you will need to spend time getting to know how it works. The more prepared you are, the better.

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This guide will help you start your journey of buying a business. Find out how to decide which industry you should buy in and the best way to narrow down your search. You can also read more about what the perfect inquiry would look like when reaching out to a buyer.

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This is Money – Why Britons Are Turning Away from Traditional Corporate Careers
This is Money – Why Britons Are Turning Away from Traditional Corporate Careers
This is Money, the Daily Mail's personal finance website, has featured new research from BusinessesForSale.com's Business Ownership Index.
Daily Express: Reviving Britain’s High Streets Will Take More Than Saving Pubs
Daily Express: Reviving Britain’s High Streets Will Take More Than Saving Pubs
BusinessesForSale.com CEO Andrew Markou was featured in the Daily Express, arguing that supporting pubs alone will not be enough to revive Britain’s struggling high streets.
Business Matters - Fish and Chip Shops Could Help Revive High Streets If Given Greater Support
Business Matters - Fish and Chip Shops Could Help Revive High Streets If Given Greater Support
BusinessesForSale.com CEO Andrew Markou was featured in Business Matters, discussing the pressures facing one of Britain’s most recognisable small business sectors.
Five Ways to Make the Most of a Franchise Exhibition
Five Ways to Make the Most of a Franchise Exhibition
Thinking about buying a franchise? Discover how a franchise exhibition can help you compare opportunities, question franchisors and make informed decisions.
Why Your Franchise Brand Needs a Strong Social Media Presence
Why Your Franchise Brand Needs a Strong Social Media Presence
Ahead of the International Franchise Show - taking place at ExCeL London from the 17-18th April - the show’s organisers explore the relationship between franchising and social media.
EF100 Winners: Celebrating The Best of The Best in British Franchising
EF100 Winners: Celebrating The Best of The Best in British Franchising
Learn more about who has made the EF100 2024 league table, which celebrates Britain's best franchises.