Buying a bargain could be risky business

Christopher Niesche Many small businesses are going cheap right now, but potential buyers shouldn't be seduced by low prices and the chance to be their own boss.

Setting up for success

Get the basics right when establishing a home office and your enterprise stands a better chance of being efficient and profitable, writes Dan Warne.

The woman who democratises luxury

Michael Baker Why aren’t there rental outlets for designer goods like there are for DVDs and games, so that people who can’t afford to buy a Chanel handbag can own one at a small fraction of the cost for a month...

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Ditching the worksuits for a piece of Bali bliss

Larissa Ham Many of us have returned from an idyllic holiday location and dreamt of shifting our lives there permanently. It seems like an easy concept in fantasy land, but how hard is it in reality?

The net still has its share of catches

A purely online business is a great way to enter the commercial world but it's not without challenges and expense, writes Keeli Cambourne.