Guides
Buying & selling a UK business
Plain-English guides covering the practical side of buying or selling a shop, café, takeaway or small business in the UK.
How to value a UK shop or small business before selling
A plain-English guide to valuing a UK shop, café, takeaway or small business before you list it for sale — weekly takings, rent, lease length, stock and goodwill explained.
6 min read
What licence do you need to run a café, takeaway or restaurant in the UK?
A straightforward explainer of the licences a UK café, takeaway or restaurant usually needs — food business registration, premises licence, personal licence, and late-night refreshment.
5 min read
Buying a small business in the UK: 7 things to check before you sign
A practical checklist for buying a UK shop, café or small business — accounts, lease, licences, equipment condition, staff, reason for selling, and getting it in writing.
7 min read