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		Welcome to the Business Guides & Tools section - all you need to know about buying, selling, funding and much more. My name is David Nicholson, your Guides & Tools editor. I will be keeping these pages up to date with the latest information affecting the businesses for sale marketplace - with relevant articles, views and news.

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Why buy a business? The businesses for sale market Buying an established business Getting access to capital Being your own boss Investing in a growth area The buying process Finding a business to suit you What to look for in a business Heads of terms Due diligence Post-completion Selling your business Reasons for selling your business Defining your assets Grooming your business for sale Marketing your business Deal making Valuing a business Why value a business? Asset valuations Price/ earnings ratio Entry cost valuation Discounted cashflow valuation Industry rules of thumb Financing the acquisition Personal equity Seller-financing Loans Angels Venture capital What is an intermediary? Accountants Lawyers Business agents and consultants Agreeing fees Drawing up remits and responsibilities

Books Buying, selling or valuing a business? We have selected a range of books to help you. Resources A selection of useful business sites to be found on the web. Glossary of terms The A to Z of everything you need to know about buying and selling a business.

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