Sector Spotlight: Garden Centres

Canada’s garden centres are to some extent limited by the colder climate and shorter growing season of their region. However, in many instances this has proved a useful incentive to demonstrate how the traditional garden centre model can be extended and diversified.

Sector Spotlight: Tanning Salons

Despite some adverse criticism of the process, there appears to be a continuing demand for tanning. Though a market where there is controversy demands caution and careful research, it can also present opportunities for those prepared to set up a responsible business which demonstrably puts the interests of consumers to the fore.


Sector Spotlight: Florists: Florists are recession-resilient and offer steady demand all-year round with spikes around Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. It suits creative types but experience and qualifications are arguably a must.


Sector Spotlight: Barbers: A Toronto-based barber has described growth in demand for his services as “insane”. With men spending more on personal grooming, barbershops are well placed to outperform unisex salons.


5 skills you need to run an online business successfully: Tips on effective copywriting, web design, SEO, online marketing and customer care in a rapidly evolving landscape.


Sector Spotlight: Bed and Breakfast: Running a bed and breakfast can be very rewarding for the right person- read this to find out what it takes.


How to be a happy business owner – a step by step guide: BusinessesForSale.com reveals 10 steps to business contentment


The Indian Inspired Cooking School: We talk to mother and daughter duo, Surinder and Safia, about how they brought their passion for homemade traditional Punjabi food to a wider public.


The Local Pet Shop: Hannah James tells us why she loves running her Brighton pet shop.


The Father & Son Building Business: We spoke with father and son partnership, Bradley Building Services, about running their own business.


The Kid’s Craft Business: We spoke with ex-teacher Wayne Cullum about his children’s craft business, Crafted London.


What are the Benefits of Buying a Franchise Resale?: Franchise sales are on the increase in the UK with the contribution of franchising to the UK economy estimated to have increased by 46% over the past 10 years.


The Murder Mystery Business: After a career in the NHS, aspiring writer Jo Smedley decided on a more unusual career path…


The Village Butcher: 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...


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


The Pop Up Pottery Shop: 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.


The Independent Record Store: Running a record shop sounds like any music lover’s dream. We spoke to former London nightclub promoter Jack Christie about making his dream a reality.


A guide to Australian business grants: Find out the pre-requisites for grant applications, which industries attract the most grants and where start-ups can source government grants.


The Brixton Barbers: In the latest instalment of our inspirational entrepreneur series, we spoke to Ben, one half of the Theopanous barbering duo, about their family business, London Barberhood.


Working from home - our top tips: BusinessesForSale.com reveal our top tips for working from home, from staving off procrastination to getting the all-important work- life balance right.

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Sector Spotlight: Garden Centres

Sector Spotlight: Tanning Salons

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