Buying a business? Get advice from Small Business+

The Small Business+ section of the Microsoft Small Business Centre has exclusive offers, useful online tools, in-depth business advice and training alongside demos of the latest Microsoft software and tailored support options - all absolutely free and all tailored to suit smaller businesses. To become a member, all you need do is register - it's completely free of charge and takes only a minute or so.

New this month is a section on buying a business. Not everyone wants to start up a business from scratch, but you may have lots of experience and enthusiasm that you want to put into turning round an existing concern. So where do you start? Where do you look for ideas? With buying guides, relocation guides, plus advice on what kind of business is going to be right for you, this new section is well worth a look.