I know this is probably a daft question, but I am really out of my depth!
My DP and I have only ever been employees - although my dad ran his own business and ended up bankrupt so not a great role model
We have 2 DD, our new addition is only a week old but I am resolute I don't want to go back to my boring old public sector desk job. DP isn't bothered about his job either, we would both like a change (and hopefully a move to a different part of the country)
To cut a long story short, we could end up with some capital later this year, so I am thinking about buying a business. have thought about setting up something myself, but to be honest haven't come up with any profitable ideas yet or anything I fancy. However the idea of buying a business really appeals.
Trouble is I haven't got a clue how to find out more and I need to start researching now if we're planning on doing ths in the next year or two. Not thinking about being the next Alan sugar, just maybe starting off with a small internet business to give me a feel for being my own boss, but ultimately progressing to buying a business with premises that can provide a living for me and DP.
I know there's places like business link, but all the info I can find is to help people starting up from scratch. Has anyone experience of buying an existing business, or know of where I can learn more?
Thanks for anyone who can help, I know I'm probably being very vague!
claire x