When buying a business, it is important to check certain factors and validate the information you have been given about the business you are potentially buying.

After you have made an offer, you will be given records for the business and will have a limited period to conduct thorough due diligence.

With unemployment still at historically low levels and many businesses looking to hire new people at great expense, the last thing that any employer wants to do is make a mistake.

If you are hiring new employees, the recruitment process can be daunting and you will want to ensure you select the best talent and avoid getting yourself into a mess.

Commercial property accounts for 13 per cent of the value of all buildings across the UK and is worth around £900 billion, according to industry sources.

But according to the RICS’ latest Commercial Property Survey, five successive quarters of growth came to an end between July and September, with demand falling to a net balance of -10 per cent, down from +17 per cent in the second quarter.

Selling or merging a business can be a daunting process, which requires careful legal considerations.

If you are a seller in a merger and acquisition transaction, you should consider these top five mistakes others have made to ensure success.