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How your haunted business can make you money

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Ghostly sightings and bumps in the night can be dealt with, or even turned to your business' advantage.

The Socially Conscious Skincare Co

Case Studies

When Elka discovered a miracle cure for her skin problems, she also found the idea for her next business venture.

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• The Hen Hire Company

  Case Studies

  Claire began keeping hens to teach her son where his food came from. Now she owns an award-winning business called Hens for Hire, renting out chickens to preschools, schools and residential care homes.

• The Speciality Cheesemonger

  Case Studies

  Based in a historic Tudor courtyard The Cheese and Ale Barn allies a very modern phenomenon – the craft-ale boom – with Britain’s enduring passion for cheese.

• The Authentic Pasta Restaurant

  Case Studies

  We stopped by our favourite lunchtime locals, L’Artigiano, on what happened to be their busiest afternoon since opening.

• The Fudge Pantry

  Case Studies

  Started 29 years ago with an old family recipe in a farmhouse cottage kitchen in Devon, Roly’s Fudge now has 33 shops across the country

• The Pop Up Pottery Shop

  Case Studies

  Twenty-four-year-old Rebecca Bell graduated from university with a business degree but decided on a more creative career path. Now she operates her pottery retailer, Willow Bell, from artisanal markets and events.

• National Burger Day means business: Dazy Kitchen

  Features

  In the last part of our National Burger Day Q & A, we speak to new London start-up Dazy Kitchen…

• National Burger Day means business: Googies Art Café

  Case Studies

  In part 2/3 of our National Burger Day binge, we speak to pioneers of the ethical burger Googies Art Café.

• The Wildflower Florist

  Case Studies

  Specialising in flowers in their most natural forms, Gus Cavanagh describes his style as “loose, organic and unique”. We caught up with Gus, who crafts bouquets from his studio in North London, to find out more about his journey into the world of wildflower floristry.

• Why should I buy a farm?

  For Buyers

  Returns in farmland have historically been low in comparison to equities and other investments.

• Running a bookshop in the digital age

  Sector Guides

  A love of reading could have you considering whether running a bookshop is a worthy venture.

• The Village Butcher

  Case Studies

  Meet father and son butchers Terry Snr and Terry Jnr in this week's Be the Boss as we talk challenges, competing with supermarkets and keeping it in the family...

• Running a niche business: Meet waxsmiths Wick & Tallow

  For Buyers

  BusinessesForSale.com spoke to Tom Malcom Green about the journey of his family candle-making business from a Sussex kitchen to becoming a luxury brand.

• Due diligence checklist

  How-To

  After signing an agreement in principle, you need to conduct a comprehensive MOT.

• The Pork Crackling Company

  Case Studies

  Started as a bet between co-workers the Snaffling Pig Co has now won investment via Dragons Den and co-founder Nick Coleman is as happy as a pig in mud...

• National Burger Day means business: Chuck Burgers

  Case Studies

  Days dedicated to food have become an integral part of the growing ‘foodie’ culture in the UK and the hamburger has become a staple part of western culture itself.

• The East End Edition House and Gallery

  Case Studies

  Focusing on artists in the vanguard of the street art, graphic art and tattoo worlds Nelly Duff exhibits editions and original artwork from a wide variety of international artists.We spoke to creative co-founder Jessie Dyer...

• The Independent Pub

  Case Studies

  Perched at the top of the hill in Kemptown, this Brighton boozer is well known among local residents. We caught up with owner William Howell about his successful six years running one of Brighton’s favourite haunts.

• The Urban Beekeeper

  Case Studies

  When you think about beekeeping, an idyllic countryside setting often comes to mind. But, high above the hustle and bustle of Bermondsey Street, London there’s an altogether different kind of buzz.