My business is struggling: should I merge with another?

Most small businesses in the UK operate in a continually marginal state, sometimes making a small profit, sometimes not.  They lack the infrastructure, financial, marketing and other resources necessary to improve their lot.  Many businesses are looking for opportunities to improve their lot through acquisition, merger or just being in the right place at the right time to pick up something cheaply.  [...]

My business is struggling: should I sell up?

Being successful in business is often about being in the right position at the right time. You may have set the business up what seems a lifetime ago, and may have strong emotional ties to it, and feel a deep sense of loyalty to your employees, customers and suppliers. It is more than a business [...]